Antirepublican

/ˌæntɪrɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adjective, noun

Definition

Opposed to republican government or the Republican Party; a person who opposes republicanism.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + republican. Used since the 18th century to describe those opposing republican forms of government, especially prominent during the French Revolution.

Kelly Says

During the French Revolution, being called 'antirepublican' literally put you on a list—the word marks a pivotal moment when 'republic' went from a philosophical theory to a matter of life and death!

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