Republican
noun
A supporter of a type of government called a republic, where leaders are voted for by the people.
She's a republican, she desires for a government where power is held by the people
Often appears as...
- republican party
- republican candidate
adjective
Relating to, or supportive of a republic or Republican party.
He is raising funds for the republican candidate
Often appears as...
- republican candidate
- republican policy
noun
A member of the Republic Party in the United States.
She is a republican, she supports the policies of the Republican party
Often appears as...
- republican party
- republican candidate
adjective
Supporting the idea of Ireland being independent from the UK.
Her republican views caused controversy
Often appears as...
- republican stance
- republican movement
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Political
noun
A supporter of a type of government called a republic, where leaders are voted for by the people.
She's a republican, she desires for a government where power is held by the people
Often appears as...
- republican party
- republican candidate
adjective
Relating to, or supportive of a republic or Republican party.
He is raising funds for the republican candidate
Often appears as...
- republican candidate
- republican policy
noun
A member of the Republic Party in the United States.
She is a republican, she supports the policies of the Republican party
Often appears as...
- republican party
- republican candidate
adjective
Supporting the idea of Ireland being independent from the UK.
Her republican views caused controversy
Often appears as...
- republican stance
- republican movement
Usage tips
Political
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Pro Tip 1/3Government System
Refers to support for a system where the public elects the government rather than a monarchy.
Advocates for a republic often identify as republicans.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Conservative
While 'republican' may suggest conservative views, in a broad sense, it's not strictly linked to right-wing policies.
Despite being a republican, he supports progressive taxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Context
In many countries, 'republican' can simply mean someone who favors a republic over a monarchy.
The French Republican movement seeks to uphold their republic's values.
Pro Tip 1/3Government System
Refers to support for a system where the public elects the government rather than a monarchy.
Advocates for a republic often identify as republicans.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Conservative
While 'republican' may suggest conservative views, in a broad sense, it's not strictly linked to right-wing policies.
Despite being a republican, he supports progressive taxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Context
In many countries, 'republican' can simply mean someone who favors a republic over a monarchy.
The French Republican movement seeks to uphold their republic's values.
Pro Tip 1/3Government System
Refers to support for a system where the public elects the government rather than a monarchy.
Advocates for a republic often identify as republicans.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Conservative
While 'republican' may suggest conservative views, in a broad sense, it's not strictly linked to right-wing policies.
Despite being a republican, he supports progressive taxation.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Context
In many countries, 'republican' can simply mean someone who favors a republic over a monarchy.
The French Republican movement seeks to uphold their republic's values.
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The moral roots of...
please but if you're conservative that's not so attractive if you're conservative and you learn that a dog is extremely loyal to its home and family and doesn't warm up quickly to strangers for conservative well loyalty is good dogs ought to be loyal but to a liberal it sounds like this dog is running for the republican nomination
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How city mayors are...
who really were anti-masked because somehow people turned this into a red blue democratic republican thing i think it's also a very male thing there was kind of a machismo in a country where people hadn't worn mass before i said real men wear masks we still have a president who refuses to do that even
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María Teresa Kumar: How...
Democrats are tentatively celebrating, Republicans are blowing their collective tops, lawyers are busier than ever, ballot-counters are still hard at it, and demographers are desperately trying to understand who voted, for whom, where and why. Much has been said of the Latino vote in this election,
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Recruiting Women for...
kind of imparted through your story are also things that we talk about with um with republican candidates that we work for so um i'm ariel hill davis and um as mallory said i am a co-founder and director of policy for republican women for progress um so we came on the scene after
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Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
you know which is the most important piece of this whole thing and it's a chain that's been unbroken for more than two centuries you know when you look back over those two centuries you realize that it hasn't always been the democrats and the republicans
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Mark Forsyth: What's a...
But they also wanted it absolutely set down that they didn't agree with it, from a decent respect for the opinions and practice of civilized nations, whether under republican or monarchical forms of government, whose custom it is to annex,
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An Election Redesign to...
as an example for the world, we're one of those democracies that's currently in a yearslong decline. So much of the conversation in the media and among experts is about our broken two-party system. Democrats vs. Republicans.
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Love doesn’t need labels...
Republicans have affairs though it's hard to admit someone said that all but two of our presidents have had affairs beginning with George Washington can you imagine George Washington the bad boy with the wooden teeth and the
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Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
The lifespan of ancient Rome can be divided into three major periods, the regal, the republican, and the imperial. During the regal period, Rome was monarchical and ruled by a succession of about seven kings.
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What “Machiavellian”...
staunchly defending its elected republican government against would-be monarchs. When the Medici family seized power, he not only lost his position, but was even tortured and banished. With this in mind,
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The moral roots of...
please but if you're conservative that's not so attractive if you're conservative and you learn that a dog is extremely loyal to its home and family and doesn't warm up quickly to strangers for conservative well loyalty is good dogs ought to be loyal but to a liberal it sounds like this dog is running for the republican nomination
Video examples
How city mayors are...
who really were anti-masked because somehow people turned this into a red blue democratic republican thing i think it's also a very male thing there was kind of a machismo in a country where people hadn't worn mass before i said real men wear masks we still have a president who refuses to do that even
Video examples
María Teresa Kumar: How...
Democrats are tentatively celebrating, Republicans are blowing their collective tops, lawyers are busier than ever, ballot-counters are still hard at it, and demographers are desperately trying to understand who voted, for whom, where and why. Much has been said of the Latino vote in this election,
Video examples
Recruiting Women for...
kind of imparted through your story are also things that we talk about with um with republican candidates that we work for so um i'm ariel hill davis and um as mallory said i am a co-founder and director of policy for republican women for progress um so we came on the scene after
Video examples
Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
you know which is the most important piece of this whole thing and it's a chain that's been unbroken for more than two centuries you know when you look back over those two centuries you realize that it hasn't always been the democrats and the republicans
Video examples
Mark Forsyth: What's a...
But they also wanted it absolutely set down that they didn't agree with it, from a decent respect for the opinions and practice of civilized nations, whether under republican or monarchical forms of government, whose custom it is to annex,
Video examples
An Election Redesign to...
as an example for the world, we're one of those democracies that's currently in a yearslong decline. So much of the conversation in the media and among experts is about our broken two-party system. Democrats vs. Republicans.
Video examples
Love doesn’t need labels...
Republicans have affairs though it's hard to admit someone said that all but two of our presidents have had affairs beginning with George Washington can you imagine George Washington the bad boy with the wooden teeth and the
Video examples
Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
The lifespan of ancient Rome can be divided into three major periods, the regal, the republican, and the imperial. During the regal period, Rome was monarchical and ruled by a succession of about seven kings.
Video examples
What “Machiavellian”...
staunchly defending its elected republican government against would-be monarchs. When the Medici family seized power, he not only lost his position, but was even tortured and banished. With this in mind,
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Heather Cox Richardson
American Historian
Republicans turned against organized workers and abandoned the idea of promoting equality at the bottom of the economic scale. They turned their idea of economic harmony into a justification for supporting industrialists, who were the nation's job creators.
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Jennifer Granholm
American Politician
Republicans are definitely pro-birth - they'll do everything they can to make sure that that baby comes out, regardless of how it got in, but are they pro-life? Can you be pro-life and vote to cut funding that supports the life of a child?
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Republicans just can't help themselves. They get in front of a live microphone and within a few sentences are rocketing down the swiftest and most direct route to the all-you-can-eat comedian-and-talk-show-host buffet.
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Gerry Adams
Irish Politician
Your ability as republican volunteers, to rise to this challenge will mean that the two governments and others cannot easily hide from their obligations and their responsibility to resolve these problems.
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John Tyler
American President
A republican government can only be supported by virtue; and the end of all our legislation should be to encourage our fellow citizens in its daily practice.
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Henry Bonilla
American Politician
The harshness and choice of words can cut deeply. Republicans need to show compassion and to be reasonable when talking to any ethnic group.
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Nancy Pelosi
American Politician
Republicans support opening the floodgates to special interest money and suppressing the right to vote. It's just plain wrong.
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Dan Quayle
American Vice President
Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child.
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Jimmy Carter
American President
Republicans are men of narrow vision, who are afraid of the future.
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers
American Politician
Republicans absolutely support equal pay for equal work.
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Heather Cox Richardson
American Historian
Republicans turned against organized workers and abandoned the idea of promoting equality at the bottom of the economic scale. They turned their idea of economic harmony into a justification for supporting industrialists, who were the nation's job creators.
Quote examples
Jennifer Granholm
American Politician
Republicans are definitely pro-birth - they'll do everything they can to make sure that that baby comes out, regardless of how it got in, but are they pro-life? Can you be pro-life and vote to cut funding that supports the life of a child?
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
Republicans just can't help themselves. They get in front of a live microphone and within a few sentences are rocketing down the swiftest and most direct route to the all-you-can-eat comedian-and-talk-show-host buffet.
Quote examples
Gerry Adams
Irish Politician
Your ability as republican volunteers, to rise to this challenge will mean that the two governments and others cannot easily hide from their obligations and their responsibility to resolve these problems.
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John Tyler
American President
A republican government can only be supported by virtue; and the end of all our legislation should be to encourage our fellow citizens in its daily practice.
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Henry Bonilla
American Politician
The harshness and choice of words can cut deeply. Republicans need to show compassion and to be reasonable when talking to any ethnic group.
Quote examples
Nancy Pelosi
American Politician
Republicans support opening the floodgates to special interest money and suppressing the right to vote. It's just plain wrong.
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Dan Quayle
American Vice President
Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child.
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Jimmy Carter
American President
Republicans are men of narrow vision, who are afraid of the future.
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers
American Politician
Republicans absolutely support equal pay for equal work.
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