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republicanism

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Noun — The political belief that a state should be a republic in which the people hold sovereign power.

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It's a formal, political term found in history, political science and current affairs writing.

Etymology

Republicanism is formed from the word republican with the ending -ism added, which turns a supporter of an idea into the name of the ideology itself.

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Frequently asked questions

What does republicanism mean?
It is the political ideology that holds a state should be organised as a republic, with power resting with its citizens.
Is republicanism the same as being anti-monarchist?
The core idea is about popular sovereignty in a republic, though in practice it is often contrasted with support for a monarchy.
How is the word republicanism formed?
It is built from republican plus the suffix -ism, which is used to name political beliefs and movements.

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