What does Republican mean?

Definitions for Republican
rɪˈpʌb lɪ kənre·pub·li·can

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Republicannoun

    a member of the Republican Party

  2. republicannoun

    an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)

  3. Republican, Republican Riveradjective

    a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas

  4. republicanadjective

    relating to or belonging to the Republican Party

    "a Republican senator"; "Republican party politics"

  5. republicanadjective

    having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government

    "the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government"- United States Constitution; "a very republican notion"; "so little republican and so much aristocratic sentiment"- Philip Marsh; "our republican and artistic simplicity"-Nathaniel Hawthorne

Wiktionary

  1. republicannoun

    Someone who favors a republic as a form of government.

  2. republicanadjective

    Advocating or supporting a republic as a form of government.

  3. republicanadjective

    Of or belonging to a republic.

  4. Republicannoun

    An Irish nationalist; a proponent of a united Ireland.

  5. Republicannoun

    A supporter of the government or left-wing side in the Spanish Civil War.

  6. Republicannoun

    A member or supporter of the Republican Party of the United States

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Republicanadjective

    Placing the government in the people.

    Etymology: from republick.

  2. Republicannoun

    One who thinks a commonwealth without monarchy the best government.

    Etymology: from republick.

    These people are more happy in imagination than the rest of their neighbours, because they think themselves so; though such a chimerical happiness is not peculiar to republicans. Add.

ChatGPT

  1. republican

    A Republican is a member or supporter of the Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States, typically associated with right-leaning or conservative ideologies. Key principles often include limited government, free-market capitalism, and strong national defense. It may also refer to someone who supports a republican form of government, characterized by a political system where power rests with the citizens who elect representatives to exercise that power, as opposed to a monarchy. However, the specific policies and philosophies can vary by country and individual.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Republicanadjective

    of or pertaining to a republic

  2. Republicanadjective

    consonant with the principles of a republic; as, republican sentiments or opinions; republican manners

  3. Republicannoun

    one who favors or prefers a republican form of government

  4. Republicannoun

    a member of the Republican party

  5. Republicannoun

    the American cliff swallow. The cliff swallows build their nests side by side, many together

  6. Republicannoun

    a South African weaver bird (Philetaerus socius). These weaver birds build many nests together, under a large rooflike shelter, which they make of straw

  7. Etymology: [F. rpublicain.]

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Republican' in Nouns Frequency: #2102

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Republican in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Republican in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Republican in a Sentence

  1. Trent Franks:

    The allegations and repercussions are coming at a rapid clip, as the post-Weinstein reckoning rips through Congress. On Thursday, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken said Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken was stepping down after multiple women accused Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken of sexual misconduct. In Franken’s case, three-dozen members of Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken own party demanded Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken leave. Later that night, Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks announced Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks would resign, reportedly following a backlash for asking two female staffers to be a surrogate to bear Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks child. Rep. Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., announced Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks resignation after it came to light Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks discussed surrogacy with two subordinates I deeply regret that my discussion of this option and process in the workplace caused distress.

  2. Harry S Truman:

    A leader in the Democratic Party is a boss, in the Republican Party he is a leader.

  3. Gore Vidal:

    Of ex-President Eisenhower at the Republican convention of 1964 Reading a speech with his usual sense of discovery.

  4. Brad Parscale:

    Although Matt Bevin has not outlined Matt Bevin next steps, Kentucky law provides for a variety of possiblechallenges -- including a recount, a recanvass, or a legal challenge to the election based on irregularities. There is no automatic recount process under Kentucky law. TRUMP CALLS ON ANGRY MAJORITY TO BOOST Matt Bevin, IN NOD TO REAGANS MORAL MAJORITY AND NIXONS SILENT MAJORITY Regardless of the final outcome, the razor-thin margin in the race did not come as a surprise Republicans. Although President Trump carried deep-red Kentucky by 30 points in the 2016 presidential election, Matt Bevin has long beenunusually unpopular for a Republican in the state, owing in part to President Trump numerous spats with striking public school teachers and President Trump plan to address a growing pension crisis. Kentucky Governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin, right, shakes hands with a poll worker after casting Kentucky Governor ballot in the state's general election in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. ( AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) Bevinsignificantly underperformedthe rest of the The GOP ticket on the ballot in Kentucky on Tuesday, as Republican Daniel Cameron handily won hisrace to become the states next attorney general. Cameronmade history as thefirst African-American to be electedKentucky Attorney Generaland the first Republican to hold the post in more than 70 years. DEMS SWEEP VIRGINIA STATE HOUSE, SENATE ELECTIONS, CAPPING STATES DRAMATIC LEFTWARD SHIFT In a major indicatorthat Bevin isunpopular among Kentuckians, Republican Daniel Cameron received 774,864 votes in his 15-percentage-point win -- while Matt Bevin garnered only approximately 700,000 votes for Matt Bevin marquee gubernatorial bid. It is highly unusual for down-ballot races to attract more voter interest than gubernatorial contests. Republican Daniel Cameron was elected the state's first-ever black Attorney General on Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File) Meanwhile, Republican attorney and former elections board member Michael Adams was easily elected as Kentuckys next secretary of state, andRepublican Mike Harmon wasre-elected as Kentucky auditor. Additionally, Republican Ryan Quarles was re-elected as Kentucky commissioner of agriculture, and The GOP incumbent Allison Ball won a second term as Kentuckys treasurer. Those results -- and Bevins unique vulnerabilities -- led Kentucky Republicans to dismiss claims that the gubernatorial race had any meaningfulnational implications. President Trumps rally helped five of six Kentucky Republicans win clear statewide victories, including Attorney General-elect Republican Daniel Cameron, who will be the first black A.G. in Kentucky history and the first Republican to hold the office since 1948, the President just about dragged Gov. Matt Bevin across the finish line, helping him run stronger than expected in what turned into a very close race at the end. A final outcome remains to be seen. However, in what could be a worrying sign for Republicans in the long term, Matt Bevin underperformed inNorthern Kentucky, typically a The GOP stronghold, and among suburban voters in several counties outside of Cincinnati. Apparently aware of his problems with voters, Matt Bevin had remarkedin February.

  5. Frederick Douglass:

    I knew that however bad the Republican party was, the Democratic party was much worse. The elements of which the Republican party was composed gave better ground for the ultimate hope of the success of the colored mans cause than those of the Democratic party.

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