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    Républicain (en. Republican)

    /ʁe.py.bli.kɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of a republican party.
    The republicans won the seat in the last elections.
    Les républicains ont gagné le siège lors des dernières élections.
    Supporter of a republic.
    He sees himself as a convinced republican.
    Il se considère comme un républicain convaincu.
    adjective
    Concerning a republic.
    The republican system is based on the sovereignty of the people.
    Le système républicain est fondé sur la souveraineté du peuple.
    Regarding a political party that supports the republic.
    He was elected under the republican label.
    Il a été élu sous l'étiquette républicaine.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'republicanus' meaning 'related to the public thing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    republican by essence
    Said of someone who defends republican values.
    républicain par essence
    republican at heart
    Said of a person who has a deep attachment to republican ideals.
    républicain de coeur

    Related Words

    republic
    State whose direction is entrusted to elected representatives.
    république
    republicanism
    Political doctrine that supports the republican principle.
    républicanisme
    election
    Process of choosing a representative by vote.
    élection

    Slang Meanings

    An unconditional supporter of republican ideas.
    This guy is really republican; he defends the values at all costs.
    Ce gars est vraiment répu, il défend les valeurs à tout prix.
    A person who advocates democracy without monarchy.
    She's not a monarchist; she's totally republican.
    Elle n'est pas monarchiste, elle est totalement répu.