Definition of "republic" in English

noun

1. A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

   • The United States is a republic; Norway is a constitutional monarchy.

2. (archaic) A state, which may or may not be a monarchy, in which the executive and legislative branches of government are separate.

3. One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

   • The Republic of Udmurtia is west of the Permian Oblast.

4. One of the subdivisions that made up the former Yugoslavia.