Meaning & use
republic
A state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives, not a monarch.
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The country became a republic after abolishing its monarchy in the last century.
Citizens of the republic vote for a president rather than inheriting a ruler.
A note on using this word
A republic is defined by elected leadership rather than direct citizen rule, which distinguishes it from a pure democracy.
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