republic

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
    de: Republik
  2. noun
    A form of government where citizens exercise power through elected representatives.
    de: Republikanisches System

examples

  1. The United States is a republic.

    Die USA ist eine Republik.

  2. They prefer a republic to a monarchy.

    Sie bevorzugen eine Republik vor einer Monarchie.