republicanism

[ ri-puhb-li-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. republican government.
2. republican principles or adherence to them.
3. (initial capital letter) the principles or policy of the Republican Party.

republicanism

/ rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the principles or theory of republican government
2. support for a republic
3. often capital support for a Republican Party or for the Irish Republican Army

Other Words From

• anti·re·publi·can·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of republicanism¹

First recorded in 1680–90; republican + -ism

Example Sentences

At the time, debates about the pros and cons of democracy, republicanism and constitutionalism were common on Chinese social media.

From New York Times

She has read the Windsor Framework and believes unionists are too pre-occupied with what is happening in nationalism and republicanism.

From BBC

Writing about her decision to attend, O’Neill described herself as dedicated to the longer-term ideal of Irish republicanism, which would involve the North’s unity with the Republic of Ireland, not the U.K.

From Los Angeles Times

He pointed to "consent principle" - that Northern Ireland would remain in the UK as long as most of its people wanted it to - and that prior to the Agreement "it was never accepted by republicanism".

From BBC

"My way or no way is not confined to unionism - we see that within republicanism as well," he said.

From BBC