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republic

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/rɪˈpʌblɪk/ · re-pub-lic

A form of government in which the country is considered a 'public matter' and officials are accountable to the public.

Meanings

nounformal

A form of government in which the country is considered a 'public matter' and officials are accountable to the public.

حکومت کا ایک ایسا طریقہ جس میں ملک کو 'عوامی معاملہ' سمجھا جاتا ہے اور اہلکار عوام کے سامنے جوابدہ ہوتے ہیں۔

جمہوریہ

jamhooriyah

Formal: جمہوری حکومت

Synonyms

commonwealthstatepolitical entityعوامی حکومتریاستحکومت

Antonyms

monarchydictatorshipautocracyبادشاہتآمریتخودمختاری

Common Collocations

  • federal republic
  • people's republic
  • democratic republic

Example Sentences

The United States is a federal republic with a strong emphasis on democratic values.

ریاست ہائے متحدہ ایک وفاقی جمہوریہ ہے جو جمہوری اقدار پر زور دیتی ہے۔

Riyasat Haye Mutahidah aik wafaqi jamhooriyah hai jo jamhoori aqdar par zor deti hai.

In a republic, leaders are elected by the citizens.

جمہوریہ میں، رہنما شہریوں کے ذریعہ منتخب کیے جاتے ہیں۔

Jamhooriyah mein, rehnuma shehriyon ke zariye muntakhib kiye jate hain.

Many republics are founded on the principles of equality and justice.

بہت سی جمہوریہ برابری اور انصاف کے اصولوں پر قائم کی گئی ہیں۔

Bohat si jamhooriyah barabari aur insaf ke usooolon par qaim ki gayi hain.

Easily Confused With

democracy:A democracy is a broader term that includes various forms of government, whereas a republic specifically refers to a government where officials are accountable to the public.

Word Family

republican
adjectiveجمهوری
republicanism
nounجمهوریت پسندی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'republic' as a 'public matter' to remember that officials are accountable to the citizens.

Imagine a voting box where citizens cast their votes for elected representatives.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "res publica" — public matter

First known use: 14th century

The term 'republic' originates from the Latin phrase 'res publica', meaning 'public matter'. It evolved in the context of governance as a system where the state is considered a 'public matter' and is not the private concern of the rulers.