republic

language: zh

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.
    zh: 共和国
  2. noun
    A form of government where citizens exercise power through elected representatives.
    zh: 共和政体

examples

  1. The United States is a republic.

    美国是共和国。

  2. They prefer a republic to a monarchy.

    他们更喜欢共和政体而非君主制。