Spanish word

república

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈpuβlika/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrepublic

Example

La república celebra su independencia cada año.

The republic celebrates its independence every year.

Illustration for república (republic)

More examples

El gobierno de la república anunció reformas económicas.

The government of the republic announced economic reforms.

Core concept

A sovereign political community whose authority is founded on citizenship rather than hereditary rule.

Common phrases

  • la república

    the republic

  • gobierno de la república

    government of the republic

  • presidente de la república

    president of the republic

Similar words

democracia: System of governance where public decisions are made through popular voting.
país: Territory and population constituting an independent country or nation.
estado: Political entity that governs a territory through institutions and laws.
gobierno: Body of leaders and institutions responsible for running and administering the state.

Definition in Spanish

Denominación de un Estado cuyo gobierno se organiza mediante instituciones públicas elegidas y cuya autoridad se funda en la ciudadanía.

Word origin

The Spanish word derives from Latin res publica 'public affair', literally 'the public thing', and it denotes a state organized by public institutions that exercise power on behalf of the citizens.

Usage tips

  • The adjective republicano/republicana commonly functions as both an adjective and a noun to refer to parties, politicians, or people who support the republican form of government.

Opposites

Related words

  • republicanorepublicanadjective
  • republicanismorepublicanismnoun

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