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    Republicano (en. Republican)

    /re.pub.li.ˈka.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who supports or defends a republican government.
    The republicans fought for democracy in the civil war.
    Los republicanos lucharon por la democracia en la guerra civil.
    A member of a political party that promotes republicanism.
    The republican candidate won the local elections.
    El candidato republicano ganó las elecciones locales.
    adjective
    Pertaining to a republic or its principles.
    The republican system of government is fundamental to freedom.
    El sistema republicano de gobierno es fundamental para la libertad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'republicanus', which comes from 'res publica', meaning 'public thing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    staunch republican
    A person who fervently defends republican principles.
    republicano a ultranza
    republican ideals
    Principles and values associated with the republic, such as democracy and equality.
    ideales republicanos

    Related Words

    republicanism
    A political system that defends the republic as a form of government.
    republicanismo
    republic
    A form of government where the country is considered a 'public matter'.
    republica
    democracy
    A system of government where citizens have the power to decide.
    democracia

    Slang Meanings

    Surname of a political party in the U.S.
    The republican won in the district that used to be democratic.
    El republicano ganó en el distrito que solía ser demócrata.
    Term used in political discussions to refer to conservatives.
    The conversation really got out of control when they talked about republicans.
    En la conversación, se realmente se salió de control cuando hablaron de los republicanos.