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republican

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈpəbɫəkən// UK //ɹɪpˈʌblɪkən// re·pub·li·can Archaic

n. a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States. This person usually supports lower taxes and traditional values.

n. a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States, typically advocating for conservative social values and limited government intervention in the economy.


SIMPLE

He has been a Republican since he was eighteen.

CONTEXTUAL

The local Republican candidate promised to reduce property taxes and increase funding for the police department.

COMPLEX

Political analysts observed that the Republican base showed significant enthusiasm during the primary elections, particularly regarding issues of national security and fiscal responsibility.

Origin

From republican (“favoring a republic”).

Usage

Always capitalized when referring to the specific American political party; lower-case 'republican' refers to someone who supports a republic as a form of government.

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