républicain
republican
noun reh-pü-blee-KAHN Rare
Origin: Latin res publica (public affair)
Usage Note
Républicain can be a noun (a republican) or an adjective (des valeurs républicaines — republican values). In the French context it specifically evokes the ideals of the French Republic (liberty, equality, fraternity) rather than a political party. The feminine is républicaine.
Examples
"Il défend les valeurs républicaines avec conviction."
Natural Translation
He defends republican values with conviction.

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