Republic of China

American  

noun

1. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the southeast coast of mainland China: under Nationalist control since 1948 but claimed by the People's Republic of China. 13,885 sq. mi. (35,960 sq. km). Taipei.

---

Republic of China Cultural  

1. See Taiwan.

---

Compare meaning

How does republic-of-china compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• People's Republic of China vs. Republic of China

Example Sentences

The work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, along with other funding sources.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

The People's Republic of China has used giant pandas as a gesture of goodwill towards its international allies and competitors since it was founded in 1949.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

That is the lowest number of births and lowest birthrate reported since records began in 1949, the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Friday's celebrations mark the 114th anniversary of the toppling of China's Qing dynasty and the subsequent founding of the Republic of China.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

"I am an employee of the China National Space Administration. I will be your guide and translator during your stay in the People's Republic of China."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir