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Republics

Noun / ri:ˈpʌblɪks / Another word for republics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Republics is the plural form of the noun republic, which refers to a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Synonyms & similar words

republic commonwealth democracy states nations countries empires commonwealths realms lands domains territories provinces regions principalities kingdoms sovereignties governments regimes administrations jurisdictions dominions federations

Synonyms by register

Formal

commonwealths states polities democracies

Literary

commonweal commonwealth

Antonyms

monarchies kingdoms empires autocracies dictatorships tyrannies

Common collocations

  • federal republics
  • socialist republics
  • democratic republics
  • republics of the world
  • ancient republics
  • emerging republics
  • banana republics

Word family

noun republic
adjective republican

Usage note

A republic is a form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives, rather than a monarch. It is often contrasted with monarchies and other forms of autocratic rule.

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Example sentences

  1. There are many republics in the world, including the United States, France, and India.
  2. The ancient Roman Republic was one of the earliest examples of a democratic government.
  3. Some people prefer living in republics because they have more say in how their country is run.
  4. The Soviet Union was a federation of socialist republics.
  5. The republics of Central and South America have a complex history of colonization and independence struggles.

Quotes

  • The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. - Nelson Mandela
  • A republic, if you can keep it. - Benjamin Franklin

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