| Pronunciation: | | ri'publiku`nizum
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government |
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REPUBLICANISM is a 13 letter word that starts with R. |
| | See Also: | | ideology, political orientation, political theory |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Re*pub"lic*an*ism\ (-?z'm), n. [Cf. F.
r['e]publicanisme.]
1. A republican form or system of government; the principles
or theory of republican government.
2. Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican
form of government. --Burke.
3. The principles and policy of the Republican party, so
called [U.S.]
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