1. support for or advocacy of a republican form of government
2. the principles and policies of the Republican Party in the United States
Usage: political
3. the political theory that a state should be a republic rather than a monarchy
Usage: political theory

Examples

• The founding fathers embraced republicanism as the basis for the new nation.
• Her essay explored the principles of classical republicanism.
• Modern republicanism emphasizes limited government and individual rights.
• The candidate’s republicanism appealed to conservative voters.
• French republicanism emerged during the revolution against monarchy.
• The professor lectured on the history of American republicanism.