Meaning & use
republicanism
A political belief or system based on representing citizens through elected officials rather than a monarch.
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Republicanism spread across Europe as monarchies lost popular support in the nineteenth century.
The pamphlet argued for republicanism, insisting that power should rest with elected representatives.
A note on using this word
Republicanism refers to the political philosophy favoring elected government, distinct from Republican, which names a specific political party.
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monarchism
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