Re*pub"lic*an*ism (-?z'm), n. [Cf. F. républicanisme.] 1. A republican form or system of government; the principles or theory of republican government.

2. Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican form of government. Burke.

3. The principles and policy of the Republican party, so called [U.S.]

Re*pub"lic*an*ism (-?z'm), n. [Cf. F. républicanisme.] 1. A republican form or system of government; the principles or theory of republican government.

2. Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican form of government. Burke.

3. The principles and policy of the Republican party, so called [U.S.]