republik

Indonesian

[reˈpublɪk]

noun
Definitions
  • republic, a state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish republiek (republic) derived from French république (republic) derived from Latin rēspūblica.

Origin

Latin

rēspūblica

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