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republic

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of republic

government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation

  • when asked by a passerby what sort of government the constitutional convention had formulated for the new nation, Benjamin Franklin memorably replied, "A republic, if you can keep it"
Synonyms of republic

democracy, self-government, self-rule
Words Related to republic

pure democracy

home rule, self-determination

autonomy, sovereignty (also sovranty)
Near Antonyms of republic

despotism, dictatorship, monarchy, monocracy, totalitarianism, tyranny

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  1. See words that rhyme with republic Dictionary: Definition of republic Spanish Central: Translation of republic Nglish: Translation of republic for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of republic for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about republic

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