republicanism
noun/rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #17,481 most common English word
Meaning
a system of government in which the state is considered a public matter and representatives are elected by citizens, rather than ruled by a monarch.
Example sentence
The founding fathers built their new government on principles of republicanism, believing that citizens should elect their representatives.
Synonyms & related words
- democracy
- self-governance
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