word
Republic
Ree-PUH-bluhk
/riːˈpʌblʌk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
republic
Dictionary meaning
A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them.
Examples
- The head of state in a republic is usually a president.
Synonyms: democracy
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