La república
Example: La república cambió muchas leyes en el país.
Definition
"La república" refers to a form of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body and government leaders exercise authority according to established laws. It often contrasts with monarchies and emphasizes democratic principles and legal frameworks.
Etymology
The term "la república" originates from the Latin word 'res publica,' meaning 'public affair' or 'commonwealth.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe a political system where the state is considered a public matter, not the private concern of rulers. Did you know that 'res publica' literally translates to 'thing of the people'?
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"La república" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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