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Republic

/riˈpʌblək/
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(noun) A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

After the revolution, France became a republic.
The colony declared independence and became a republic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
France is a ____ with an elected president who serves as head of state for a five-year term.

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