Synonyms of republic

republic

noun

ri-ˈpə-blik 

as in democracy

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 & Similar Words

• democracy
• sovereignty
• self-rule
• self-government
• pure democracy
• autonomy
• home rule
• self-determination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dictatorship
• monarchy
• tyranny
• despotism
• totalitarianism
• monocracy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of republic

But the power of our democratic republic, built on three, coequal branches of government, is clearer than ever before. —Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

While rumblings of a republic are never too far away, a survey taken at the end of the king’s last visit to Australia in 2024 showed most Australians wanted to keep the status quo. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

Harry and Meghan have received a mixed reception in Australia, where Britain’s King Charles is the head of state, though a sizable minority supports becoming a republic. —Reuters, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026

Can the United States defend its allies and interests from military aggression and remain a republic at the same time? —Jason Willick, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026