B1nounpoliticshistory
US/rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
UK/rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
a country that has no king or queen and is led by an elected or chosen leader
In context
The official name of Vietnam includes the words 'Socialist Republic'.
France became a republic after the revolution of 1789.
The Czech Republic is a popular destination for students.
Words that go with republic
adjective + noun
- independent republicThe country became an independent republic in 1991.
- former republicShe comes from a former Soviet republic.
verb + noun
- become a republicSome people want Australia to become a republic.
noun + preposition
- president of the republicThe president of the republic gave a speech.
noun + noun
- people's republicThe People's Republic of China was founded in 1949.