The republic
Example: The Republic was formed after the king stepped down.
Definition
"The republic" refers to a form of government in which power resides with elected individuals representing the citizen body, and leaders are elected or appointed rather than inherited. It emphasizes public participation and the absence of a monarchy, as in the phrase, 'The Republic was formed after the king stepped down.'
Etymology
The term "the republic" derives from the Latin phrase 'res publica,' meaning 'public affair' or 'public matter.' It originally described the state as a commonwealth or public business, emphasizing governance by the people rather than a monarch. Did you know that 'res publica' was used in Ancient Rome to describe their government system before emperors ruled?
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"The republic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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