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    República (en. Republic)

    /re'públika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The political system in which citizens elect their representatives.
    The republic was established after the fall of the monarchical regime.
    La república fue establecida tras la caída del régimen monárquico.
    A form of state in which the head of government is not a monarch.
    The republic is characterized by the separation of powers.
    La república se caracteriza por la división de poderes.
    A country that has a republican government.
    France is a republic that holds elections every five years.
    Francia es una república que celebra elecciones cada cinco años.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'republica', which means 'public thing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    democratic republic
    A form of republic where democracy is respected.
    república democrática
    banana republic
    A derogatory term for a country with an ineffective and corrupt government.
    república bananera
    republic of fear
    Reference to a state where repression is common.
    república del miedo

    Related Words

    democracy
    A system of government in which the people exercise their sovereignty.
    democracia
    monarchy
    A form of government in which power is exercised by a king or queen.
    monarquía
    constitution
    A set of fundamental laws that govern a state.
    constitución

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a situation or country plagued by corruption.
    That place is a real republic, no one respects the laws.
    Ese lugar es una verdadera república, nadie respeta las leyes.
    Denotes a group of people acting disorderly.
    Upon entering the bar, I found myself in a republic of crazies.
    Al entrar al bar, me encontré con una república de locos.