res publica

[ reys-poo-bli-kah; English reez-puhb-li-kuh, reys ]

/ ˈreɪs ˈpu blɪˌkɑ; English ˈriz ˈpʌb lɪ kə, ˈreɪs /

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Latin.

the state; republic; commonwealth.

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Origin of res publica

Literally, “public matter”

Words nearby res publica

responsiveness, responsor, responsory, responsum, respray, res publica, ressentiment, rest, restage, rest area, restart

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How to use res publica in a sentence

As Pro Publica recently noted, blacks age 15 to 19 have a 21 times greater chance of being killed by the police than white teens.
Arabs Are the Michael Browns of Israel|Dean Obeidallah|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Friday, This American Life and Pro Publica unveiled a fantastic investigation.
The Incredible 'Wussiness' Of The Fed Vs Goldman Sachs—Caught On Tape|Daniel Gross|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Reid supported the anti-flag-burning amendment then and backs S.J. Res.
The Democrats’ Free-Speech Hypocrisy|Lloyd Green|May 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Maariv, p. 1/NRG Hebrew) Netanyahu's point man on Bedouin relocation says plan still on track - Maj. Gen. (res.
Bedouin Relocation Plan Still On Track?|Orly Halpern|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The 8.9-inch tablet will also have a high-res screen and an 8-megapixel camera on board.
Bezos: Kindle HDX Won't Make Money, and I Don't Care|CNBC|September 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
De widder she try to git her to say she wouldn' do it, but I never waited to hear de res'.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Sometimes dey'd pull up at de sho' en take a res' b'fo' dey started acrost, so by de talk I got to know all 'bout de killin'.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Neither Power has been able to avoid the feeling, mea res agitur, paries cum proximus ardet.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
She don't know anything of my whereabouts—res'dence, I mean; and thinks I met you in her room for the first time.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete|George Meredith
The ant, as the Latin puts it, in suis factis res monstrat spirituales.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various

British Dictionary definitions for res publica

res publica

/ (ˈreɪs ˈpʊblɪˌkɑː) /

noun

the state, republic, or commonwealth

Word Origin for res publica

Latin, literally: the public thing

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