republic

/ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: republics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một quốc gia nơi chủ quyền thuộc về người dân hoặc đại diện của họ

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Noun

Examples

The United States is a republic; Norway is a constitutional monarchy.

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

Meaning · English

One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trong những đơn vị hành chính của Nga

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Noun

Examples

The Republic of Udmurtia is west of the Permian Oblast.

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.