pre-republican
lɪ adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a republic.
2.
favoring a republic.
3.
fitting or appropriate for the citizen of a republic: a very republican notion.
4.
( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the Republican party.
noun
5.
a person who favors a republican form of government.
6.
( initial capital letter ) a member of the Republican party.
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republican (rɪˈpʌblɪkən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, resembling, or relating to a republic |
| 2. | supporting or advocating a republic |
| —n | |
| 3. | a supporter or advocate of a republic |
| Republican (rɪˈpʌblɪkən) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, belonging to, or relating to a Republican Party |
| 2. | of, belonging to, or relating to the Irish Republican Army |
| —n | |
| 3. | a member or supporter of a Republican Party |
| 4. | a member or supporter of the Irish Republican Army |
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