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republic
A form of government in which the head of state (e.g., a president) is elected for a certain period of time by the people or their representatives, and there is no monarch.
Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist eine parlamentarische Demokratie.
The Federal Republic of Germany is a parliamentary democracy.
The adjective that refers to a republic is 'republikanisch' (republican). It describes a person, an idea, or a form of government that follows the principles of a republic.
Er ist ein überzeugter Anhänger der republikanischen Staatsform.
He is a committed supporter of the republican form of government.
The word 'Republik' (republic) is often an official part of country names. Examples are the 'Bundesrepublik Deutschland' (Federal Republic of Germany), the 'Französische Republik' (French Republic), or the 'Tschechische Republik' (Czech Republic).
Die Hauptstadt der Tschechischen Republik ist Prag.
The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague.
'Republik' (republic) is a technical term from politics and history. You will mainly encounter this word in the news, history books, or political discussions.
Im Geschichtsunterricht lernen wir über die Römische Republik.
In history class, we are learning about the Roman Republic.
Free State
Republik generally refers to a form of government without a monarch and with an elected head of state. Freistaat is now the official designation of some German federal states and emphasizes their republican tradition. Thus, Germany is a republic, while Bavaria is officially called a Free State.
Deutschland ist eine Republik und hat keinen Monarchen als Staatsoberhaupt.
Germany is a republic and has no monarch as its head of state.
Bayern trägt offiziell die Bezeichnung Freistaat.
Bavaria is officially designated a Free State.
