republic

English

[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

noun
Definitions
  • A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
  • (archaic) A state, which may or may not be a monarchy, in which the executive and legislative branch of branches of government are separate.
  • One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French republique (republic) borrowed from Latin rēpūblicā.

Origin

Latin

rēpūblicā

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