republican

/rəˈpʌblɪkən/

Definitions

1. noun

A supporter or adherent of a republic or a system of government in which the people have a say in the decisions of the government.

“The republican candidate won the election with a landslide victory.”

2. adjective

Relating to a republic or a system of government in which the people have a say in the decisions of the government.

“The republican values of freedom and equality are essential to our democracy.”

Synonyms

  • republicanist
  • republicist

Antonyms

  • monarchist
  • royalist