republican

[ ri-puhb-li-kuhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a republic.
2. favoring a republic.
3. fitting or appropriate for the citizen of a republic:

   a very republican notion.

4. (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Republican Party.

noun

1. a person who favors a republican form of government.
2. (initial capital letter) a member of the Republican Party.

republican

¹

/ rɪˈpʌblɪkən /

adjective

1. of, resembling, or relating to a republic
2. supporting or advocating a republic

noun

1. a supporter or advocate of a republic

Republican

²

/ rɪˈpʌblɪkən /

adjective

1. of, belonging to, or relating to a Republican Party
2. of, belonging to, or relating to the Irish Republican Army

noun

1. a member or supporter of a Republican Party
2. a member or supporter of the Irish Republican Army

Republican

1. A member of the Republican party .

Other Words From

• anti·re·publi·can adjective noun
• half-re·publi·can adjective
• nonre·publi·can adjective noun
• prere·publi·can adjective
• prore·publi·can adjective noun
• pseudo·re·publi·can adjective
• semi·re·publi·can adjective noun
• unre·publi·can adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of republican¹

First recorded in 1685–95, republican is from the French word républicain, Middle French. See republic, -an

Example Sentences

Gaetz, a Trump loyalist, resigned from his House seat on Wednesday, effectively ending the ethics investigation that has harried him for years, a Republican official familiar with the matter told The New York Times.

From Salon

“I think he’ll bring a lot to the table,” the Louisiana Republican said.

From Salon

The U.S. market typically rises after presidential elections regardless of which party wins, and it surged after former President Donald Trump won another term and Republicans took control of the U.S.

From Salon

Meanwhile, as the Republicans are talking about eating cats and dogs, the Democrats are eating their own.

From Salon

Shortly after being announced as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Israel, the former Republican governor of Arkansas said: “I won't make the policy. I will carry out the policy of the president.”

From BBC

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