republic

• Staatsform, bei der das Staatsoberhaupt gewählt oder ernannt wird und nicht durch Erbfolge an die Macht kommt; der Staat selbst, dessen Herrschaftsform dies ist.

A form of government in which the country is considered a 'public matter' and the head of state is an elected or appointed official, not a monarch.

1. Form of governmentB2formal

   A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

   Republik

   • France is a republic with a president as head of state.
   • The country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic after the revolution.
   • In a republic, citizens vote for their leaders.

   Synonymecommonwealthdemocracy

   Antonymeabsolutismaristocracyautocracydespotismdictatorshipmonarchyoligarchytheocracytotalitarianismtyranny

2. Political entityB2formal

   A particular nation or state that operates under a republican system.

   Republik

   • The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign state.
   • The ancient Roman Republic lasted for several centuries.
   • The new republic was recognized by the international community.

   Synonymecommonwealth