Republicanism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Republicanism :  (noun)

1: the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government

Based on WordNet 2.0

Republicanism : \Re*pub"lic*an*ism\ (-?z'm), n. [Cf. F. r['e]publicanisme.] 1. A republican form or system of government; the principles or theory of republican government.

2. Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican form of government. --Burke.

3. The principles and policy of the Republican party, so called [U.S.]

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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