República (en. Republic)

/reˈpu.lika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Political system in which power is in the hands of the citizens through voting.
The republic is based on democratic principles.
La república se basa en principios democráticos.
Territory governed as a republic.
The French republic is an example of a secular state.
La república francesa es un ejemplo de un estado laico.
Set of institutions that regulate the political life of a country.
The institutions of the republic must be respected.
Las instituciones de la república deben ser respetadas.

Etymology

From Latin 'res publica', meaning 'public thing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

banana republic
Derogatory term to refer to a country with an ineffective or corrupt government.
república bananera
republic of letters
It refers to a literary or cultural sphere that is free.
república de las letras

Related Words

democracy
System of government where power is exercised by the people.
democracia
constitution
Set of rules that establish the organization of the State.
constitución
suffrage
Right to vote of the citizens.
sufragio

Slang Meanings

Republic as a synonym for freedom.
In this republic, freedom of expression is valued.
En esta república se valora la libertad de expresión.
Informal use of republic to refer to a group of friends.
Let's create a republic to organize the trip.
Vamos a hacer una república para organizar el viaje.