republic
/rɪˈpʌblɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4243 in the learning path
共和国；共和政体
Definitions
n. A country whose head of state is not a monarch.
共和国；共和政体
Example
Our teacher explained how the country became a republic.
老师讲解了这个国家如何成为共和国。
In a republic, constitutional rules usually define the powers of the head of state and other public institutions.
在共和国中，宪法规则通常规定国家元首及其他公共机构的权力。
Collocations
- become a republic
- establish a republic
- a parliamentary republic
Word family
- republican (adj.)
- republicanism (n.)
Antonyms
- monarchy
Usage tip
共和国没有君主，但并不必然实行民主制度。
FAQ
- What does republic mean?
- A country whose head of state is not a monarch.
- How is republic pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈpʌblɪk/, US /rɪˈpʌblɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
