'Republicanism' definitions:

Definition of 'republicanism'

(from WordNet)
noun
The political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government

Definition of 'Republicanism'

From: GCIDE
  • Republicanism \Re*pub"lic*an*ism\ (-?z'm), n. [Cf. F. r['e]publicanisme.]
  • 1. A republican form or system of government; the principles or theory of republican government. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican form of government. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The principles and policy of the Republican party, so called [U.S.] [1913 Webster]