republican

[US]/rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
[UK]/rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to a republic, relating to a republican form of government
n. a supporter of a republican form of government, a proponent of republicanism

Phrases & Collocations

Republican party

Republican candidate

Republican values

irish republican army

Example Sentences

She is a registered republican voter.

The republican party won the majority in the election.

He has been a loyal supporter of the republican candidate.

The republican senator gave a speech on healthcare reform.

The republican governor signed the new bill into law.

Republican lawmakers are pushing for tax cuts.

The republican party has a strong presence in this state.

She identifies as a conservative republican.

The republican candidate is leading in the polls.

The republican platform emphasizes small government.

Real-world Examples

There his budding interests in Republican politics blossomed.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2018 Collection

I can't risk a republican in this household when anyone might call!

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

Paul Ryan is a Republican and the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Source: VOA Special November 2016 Collection

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is a Republican and a close ally of Trump.

Source: VOA Special May 2019 Collection

A federal judge has accepted Georgia's newly redrawn voting districts that favor Republicans.

Source: PBS English News

But he says his fellow republican should stop blocking a vote.

Source: NPR News February 2013 Collection

The Republican party has a good candidate.

Source: Legend of American Business Tycoons

There are 46 republicans in the senate.

Source: NPR News September 2013 Compilation

Mr. Christie is a leading republican and considered a possible contender for the 2016 presidential nomination.

Source: BBC Listening January 2014 Collection

Republican Senator John Cornyn warns of unintended consequences.

Source: VOA Standard March 2013 Collection

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