republicanism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government

WordNet

Re*pub"lic*an*ism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. républicanisme.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913