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re·pub·li·can
 republican
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- pronunciation:
- rih
puh
blih
k
 n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having the nature of a republic.
The United States has a republican government. |
| definition 2: |
(capitalized) having to do with the Republican Party of the United States.
The current mayor is Republican. |
| related words: |
representative |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
someone who believes in or supports a republican form of government.
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| definition 2: |
(capitalized) someone who is a member of the Republican Party of the United States.
As a Republican, he believes in less control and less spending by the government. |
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