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    Republica (en. Republic)

    /reˈpuβlika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A political system in which the government is elected by the people.
    The republic is a system that promotes citizen participation.
    La república es un sistema que promueve la participación ciudadana.
    Territory that is part of a republic.
    The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country.
    La República Dominicana es un país caribeño.
    Set of institutions that regulate a republican state.
    Republics have constitutions that define their laws.
    Las repúblicas tienen constituciones que definen sus leyes.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    democratic republic
    A system of government in which power is exercised by elected representatives.
    república democrática
    people's republic
    A form of government where the state is administered by the people through direct participation.
    república popular
    federal republic
    A state in which power is divided between a central government and its provinces or states.
    república federal

    Related Words

    republican
    Belongs to or relates to a republic.
    republicano
    republican
    Quality of living in a republic.
    repúblico
    constitution
    Set of norms that govern a republic.
    constitución

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'republic' is used to refer to an organized group.
    That gang is like a republic, everyone has their role.
    Esa banda es como una república, todos tienen su papel.
    It is used to refer to a chaotic or disorganized situation.
    After the party, the house was left in a state like a republic.
    Después de la fiesta, la casa quedó hecha una república.