republic
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: republics
Sense 1
A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
Một quốc gia nơi chủ quyền thuộc về người dân hoặc đại diện của họ
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “republic” mean?
A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
Is “republic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.