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Etymology of the English word republic

the English word republic
derived from the French word republique
derived from the Latin word respublica

Date

The earliest known usage of republic in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch republiek, French republique, German Republik, Icelandic repúblikani, Swedish republik

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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