The Republic

1. The best-known dialogue of Plato, in which Socrates is shown outlining an ideal state, ruled by philosopher-kings.

Example Sentences

They are the foundations of the republic we built.

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It might have been be tacky, but the republic can withstand some nouveau riche architecture on federal property.

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Connolly was officially declared as the elected 10th president of the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening at Dublin Castle, after defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.

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Speaking to BBC NI's Sunday Politics programme, Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said the result of the presidential election had boosted her confidence of leading a left-wing coalition into government in the Republic of Ireland after the next general election.

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She has become the 10th president of the Republic of Ireland after defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys, who had already conceded to her rival.

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