Republic
noun
A form of government where the country's people elect its leaders, instead of a king or queen ruling the country.
India is a republic where citizens have the power to elect their leaders.
Often appears as...
- presidential republic
- democratic republic
noun
A country that has a president as the head of state instead of a monarch.
France is a republic, they have a president instead of a king or queen.
Often appears as...
- presidential republic
- parliamentary republic
noun
A group or organization with different departments or parts that are independently controlled.
The organization runs like a republic, with each department making its own decisions.
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Business
noun
A form of government where the country's people elect its leaders, instead of a king or queen ruling the country.
India is a republic where citizens have the power to elect their leaders.
Often appears as...
- presidential republic
- democratic republic
noun
A country that has a president as the head of state instead of a monarch.
France is a republic, they have a president instead of a king or queen.
Often appears as...
- presidential republic
- parliamentary republic
noun
A group or organization with different departments or parts that are independently controlled.
The organization runs like a republic, with each department making its own decisions.
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Monarchy
A republic is different from a monarchy; there's no royal family involved in governance.
As a republic, the United States elects a president rather than having a king.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Decision
In a republic, it's not just about having elections; citizens influence laws and policies.
In our republic, we vote on important issues that affect our daily lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Style
Republics can be led by elected presidents, councils, or parliamentary representatives.
Germany is a federal republic, led by a chancellor chosen by its parliament.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Monarchy
A republic is different from a monarchy; there's no royal family involved in governance.
As a republic, the United States elects a president rather than having a king.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Decision
In a republic, it's not just about having elections; citizens influence laws and policies.
In our republic, we vote on important issues that affect our daily lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Style
Republics can be led by elected presidents, councils, or parliamentary representatives.
Germany is a federal republic, led by a chancellor chosen by its parliament.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Monarchy
A republic is different from a monarchy; there's no royal family involved in governance.
As a republic, the United States elects a president rather than having a king.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Decision
In a republic, it's not just about having elections; citizens influence laws and policies.
In our republic, we vote on important issues that affect our daily lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Style
Republics can be led by elected presidents, councils, or parliamentary representatives.
Germany is a federal republic, led by a chancellor chosen by its parliament.
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The great conspiracy...
The ensuing power vacuum led to a series of civil wars, during which Brutus, facing certain defeat, took his own life. Ironically, the ultimate result would be the opposite of what the conspirators had hoped to the end of the Republic
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John Hunter: Teaching...
And so with all these crises, we have -- let's see -- ethnic and minority tensions; we have chemical and nuclear spills, nuclear proliferation. There's oil spills, environmental disasters, water rights disputes, breakaway republics,
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Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
well hidden secret in the rainforests of africa distinct clearings buried deep within the forest these strange islands are located in a northwest corner of the republic of congo where an expanse of lush vegetation makes up odds ala
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Ugly history: The 1937...
and it became the world’s first black republic. But the new nation paid dearly, shut out of the world economy and saddled with debt by its former masters. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic would declare independence
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Anand Giridharadas: A...
In America, not so much. In fact, I observed that America was fracturing into two distinct a republic of dreams and a republic of fears. And then, I stumbled onto this incredible tale of two lives
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Corruption, wealth and...
for the locations of old boatyards, oar makers and ferry stations, imprinting the memory of the boat-building trades that once kept life in the most serene republic gliding along at a steady clip.
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Building smart cities PIPE...
the cities come crashing down cities actually when you think the good old cities they have outlasted kingdoms republics multinationals financial firms why how do they do that and one way of
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We the People, and the...
We lose something dear, something everyone in this room loves and cherishes, if we lose this republic, and so we act with everything we can to prove these pundits wrong. So here's my
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How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
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We the People, and the...
stopped in the street by a woman who said mr. Franklin what have you wrought Franklin said a republic madam if you can keep it a republic a representative
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
The ensuing power vacuum led to a series of civil wars, during which Brutus, facing certain defeat, took his own life. Ironically, the ultimate result would be the opposite of what the conspirators had hoped to the end of the Republic
Video examples
John Hunter: Teaching...
And so with all these crises, we have -- let's see -- ethnic and minority tensions; we have chemical and nuclear spills, nuclear proliferation. There's oil spills, environmental disasters, water rights disputes, breakaway republics,
Video examples
Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
well hidden secret in the rainforests of africa distinct clearings buried deep within the forest these strange islands are located in a northwest corner of the republic of congo where an expanse of lush vegetation makes up odds ala
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Ugly history: The 1937...
and it became the world’s first black republic. But the new nation paid dearly, shut out of the world economy and saddled with debt by its former masters. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic would declare independence
Video examples
Anand Giridharadas: A...
In America, not so much. In fact, I observed that America was fracturing into two distinct a republic of dreams and a republic of fears. And then, I stumbled onto this incredible tale of two lives
Video examples
Corruption, wealth and...
for the locations of old boatyards, oar makers and ferry stations, imprinting the memory of the boat-building trades that once kept life in the most serene republic gliding along at a steady clip.
Video examples
Building smart cities PIPE...
the cities come crashing down cities actually when you think the good old cities they have outlasted kingdoms republics multinationals financial firms why how do they do that and one way of
Video examples
We the People, and the...
We lose something dear, something everyone in this room loves and cherishes, if we lose this republic, and so we act with everything we can to prove these pundits wrong. So here's my
Video examples
How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
Video examples
We the People, and the...
stopped in the street by a woman who said mr. Franklin what have you wrought Franklin said a republic madam if you can keep it a republic a representative
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Quote examples
Paul Keating
Australian Politician
You get one chance to do something about native title. You get perhaps one chance in your life to do something about a republic. You get one chance, your chance, to build a piece of the political architecture in the Pacific. I wasn't going to give those up.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
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Craig T. Nelson
American Actor
I want to see my kids grow up in a world that I grew up in, which was it had imagination and it had hope. And all of a sudden, I see that being dissolved, and I see, as a country, as a people, we are a republic. We are a democracy.
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Allen West
American Politician
I'm a conservative because I believe we're here on this earth to do a little more than crawl through life, comfortable in the cradle of government excess and oblivious to the duties required to keep this republic standing.
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Alain de Botton
English Writer
There is militaristic-hegemonic-plutocratic side of the U.S. which is getting out of hand and threatens to corrupt the whole republic. I remain a deeply concerned, committed admirer, but also a very worried one.
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Suharto
Indonesian Politician
We should not allow our republic, which was established with our sacrifice, to disintegrate. This would amount to disrespect for the heroes who sacrificed everything for the Republic of Indonesia.
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Aslan Maskhadov
Chechen Politician
I assure you, it would be much more pleasant for me to be an ordinary voter in peaceful Chechnya than the president of a republic at war.
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Nicolas Sarkozy
French Statesman
Francois Hollande is the president of the republic, he must be respected. I want to wish him good luck in the midst of these tests.
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Sebastian Kurz
Austrian Politician
We view the protection of Jewish life as a mission. We have a historical responsibility, and this is our duty as a republic.
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Evo Morales
Bolivian Statesman
The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all.
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Paul Keating
Australian Politician
You get one chance to do something about native title. You get perhaps one chance in your life to do something about a republic. You get one chance, your chance, to build a piece of the political architecture in the Pacific. I wasn't going to give those up.
Quote examples
Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
Quote examples
Craig T. Nelson
American Actor
I want to see my kids grow up in a world that I grew up in, which was it had imagination and it had hope. And all of a sudden, I see that being dissolved, and I see, as a country, as a people, we are a republic. We are a democracy.
Quote examples
Allen West
American Politician
I'm a conservative because I believe we're here on this earth to do a little more than crawl through life, comfortable in the cradle of government excess and oblivious to the duties required to keep this republic standing.
Quote examples
Alain de Botton
English Writer
There is militaristic-hegemonic-plutocratic side of the U.S. which is getting out of hand and threatens to corrupt the whole republic. I remain a deeply concerned, committed admirer, but also a very worried one.
Quote examples
Suharto
Indonesian Politician
We should not allow our republic, which was established with our sacrifice, to disintegrate. This would amount to disrespect for the heroes who sacrificed everything for the Republic of Indonesia.
Quote examples
Aslan Maskhadov
Chechen Politician
I assure you, it would be much more pleasant for me to be an ordinary voter in peaceful Chechnya than the president of a republic at war.
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Nicolas Sarkozy
French Statesman
Francois Hollande is the president of the republic, he must be respected. I want to wish him good luck in the midst of these tests.
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Sebastian Kurz
Austrian Politician
We view the protection of Jewish life as a mission. We have a historical responsibility, and this is our duty as a republic.
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Evo Morales
Bolivian Statesman
The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all.
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