Definition

To change something to a republican form or system, often referring to governance or political structure.

Example

The new leaders aimed to republicanize the government to promote democracy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the plans to republicanize some of the local policies?

Yeah, I read about that. It could really change things around here.

I wonder how the community will react if they go through with it.

It'll be interesting to see if it actually brings positive changes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Republicanize → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "publican" (from Latin "publicanus", meaning a publican or tax collector, which is derived from "publicus", meaning public). The suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become) indicates the action of making something republican in nature. Thus, "republicanize" means to make something again or anew in the manner of a republic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making something public again' — 're-' means again, 'publican' relates to public matters, and '-ize' means to make.

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