republic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ or /rəˈpʌb.lɪk/

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• Hyphenation: re‧pub‧lic

Noun

Singular republic

Plural republics

1. A republic is a country that has leaders elected that are by the people.

   Many have pointed out that the United States is a republic, not a pure democracy.

Related words

• republican
• democracy