republic

A country where the people or their representatives hold power, rather than a king or queen.

• The country became a republic.
• Citizens of the republic elected a new president.
• Their constitution established an independent republic.

Opposites: monarchy

Common phrases: democratic republic, independent republic, become a republic

A type of region within Russia that has its own constitution and government.

• Tatarstan is a republic within Russia.
• The republic has its own constitution.
• Several Russian republics border neighboring countries.

Common phrases: Russian republic, autonomous republic, republic within Russia