Synonyms for

Republicans

Verb / rɪˈpʌblɪkʌnz / / ri:ˈpʌblʌkʌnz / / ri:ˈpʌblɪkʌnz / Another word for republicans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Republicans are members of a political party in the United States that generally supports smaller government, lower taxes, and traditional values.

Synonyms & similar words

republican republicanriver conservatives right-wingers GOP Tories reactionaries traditionalists patriots nationalists capitalists libertarians anti-communists neoconservatives hawks isolationists pro-lifers

Synonyms by register

Formal

conservatives right-wingers partisans

Informal

GOPers the Grand Old Party

Antonyms

democrats liberals progressives socialists communists leftists

Common collocations

  • Republican Party
  • Republican platform
  • Republican voters
  • Republican leaders
  • Republican senator
  • Republican congressman
  • Republican president

Word family

noun republicanism

Usage note

Refers to members or supporters of the Republican Party in the United States. Can also refer to a person who supports a republican form of government, but this is less common in contemporary usage.

Example sentences

  1. 1. My grandparents are Republicans and they are always talking about politics.
  2. 2. The Republican party was founded in 1854.
  3. 3. I don't agree with the Republicans on everything, but I respect their opinions.
  4. 4. Republicans and Democrats often have different opinions on how to solve problems.
  5. 5. Many Republicans believe in the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms.

Quotes

  • 1. 'I'm a Republican because I believe in the constitution, strength in national defense, limited government, individual freedom, and personal responsibility as the concrete foundation for American government.' - Michael Steele
  • 2. 'The Republican Party is a hospital full of screaming babies.' - Bill Kristol
  • 3. 'I am a conservative, but I am not a zombie.' - Glenn Beck

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