republican
noun [ C ]
POLITICS uk/rɪˈpʌblɪkən/ usa person who supports the idea of countries having a president, rather than a king or queen:
She is a convinced republican.
Republican
a member or supporter of the Republican party in the US:
There will be no new taxes as long as the Republicans are in charge.
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democrat
republican
adjective
POLITICS uk/rɪˈpʌblɪkən/ usbased on the belief that countries should have a president rather than a king or queen:
There is a strong republican movement in the country.
Republican
relating to or supporting the Republican party in the US:
Many business leaders were hoping for a Republican victory.
Republican leaders/voters/candidates
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democratic