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republican
Relating to or supporting a republic as a form of government, as opposed to a monarchy.
Die französische Revolution führte eine republikanische Regierung ein.
The French Revolution introduced a republican government.
Republican
Relating to the Republican Party in the United States or supporting its political views.
Der republikanische Kandidat vertritt konservative Werte.
The Republican candidate represents conservative values.
The adjective 'republikanisch' (republican) is derived directly from the noun 'die Republik' (the republic). It describes everything that has to do with this form of government.
Viele Länder haben eine republikanische Verfassung.
Many countries have a republican constitution.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about forms of government or history, the general meaning is intended. If it is about current politics in the United States, it usually refers to the party.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprachen wir über die republikanische Bewegung in Deutschland.
In history class, we talked about the republican movement in Germany.
In the general meaning, 'republikanisch' (republican) is often combined with nouns such as 'Staatsform' (form of government), 'Regierung' (government), 'Verfassung' (constitution), or 'Gedanke' (idea).
Die Weimarer Republik war Deutschlands erster Versuch einer republikanischen Demokratie.
The Weimar Republic was Germany's first attempt at a republican democracy.
When it is about the U.S. party, 'republikanisch' (Republican) often comes before words like 'Partei' (party), 'Kandidat' (candidate), 'Wähler' (voter), or 'Senator' (senator).
Er hat bei der letzten Wahl für den republikanischen Kandidaten gestimmt.
He voted for the Republican candidate in the last election.
