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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How to use republican in a sentence
But if Democrats are faced with the reality of a glut of qualified candidates, Republicans are assembling more of a fantasy team.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races | David Freedlander | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAlready, 10 Republicans have declared they will vote for an alternative candidate and more seemed poised to join.
He has even joked about how his fellow Republicans attack him.
Several Republicans won primaries in 2014 by running as ideologically pure conservatives who wanted new leadership in the House.
Liberal Democrats like to blow their bugles about how all the big money in politics comes from rich Republicans.
But the Republicans own the State at present, and there's no chance to get your name up and really do things in that party.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonHis proud and spirited queen declared that she would rather die than throw herself into the arms of Republicans for protection.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottRiots commenced in Paris between the Carlists and republicans united, and the National guards.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe Republicans obtained possession of clothing and equipments which had been landed for 40,000 men.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe victorious Republicans hardly knew whether to sing triumphant songs or funeral dirges.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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