republican
of, relating to, or of the nature of a republic.
favoring a republic.
fitting or appropriate for the citizen of a republic: a very republican notion.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Republican Party.
a person who favors a republican form of government.
(initial capital letter) a member of the Republican Party.
Origin of republican
1Other words from republican
- an·ti·re·pub·li·can, adjective, noun
- half-re·pub·li·can, adjective
- non·re·pub·li·can, adjective, noun
- pre·re·pub·li·can, adjective
- pro·re·pub·li·can, adjective, noun
- pseu·do·re·pub·li·can, adjective
- sem·i·re·pub·li·can, adjective, noun
- un·re·pub·li·can, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for republican (1 of 2)
/ (rɪˈpʌblɪkən) /
of, resembling, or relating to a republic
supporting or advocating a republic
a supporter or advocate of a republic
British Dictionary definitions for Republican (2 of 2)
/ (rɪˈpʌblɪkən) /
of, belonging to, or relating to a Republican Party
of, belonging to, or relating to the Irish Republican Army
a member or supporter of a Republican Party
a member or supporter of the Irish Republican Army
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Cultural definitions for Republican
A member of the Republican party.
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