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republicanism
noun re·pub·li·can·ism \ri-ˈpə-bli-kə-ˌni-zəm\
Definition of REPUBLICANISM
1
: adherence to or sympathy for a republican form of government
2
: the principles or theory of republican government
3
capitalized a : the principles, policy, or practices of the Republican party of the United States b : the Republican party or its members
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First Known Use of REPUBLICANISM
1689
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Rhymes with REPUBLICANISM
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