republicanism
noun
re·pub·li·can·ism ri-ˈpə-bli-kə-ˌni-zəm 
1
: adherence to or sympathy for a republican form of government
2
: the principles or theory of republican government
3
capitalized
a
: the principles, policy, or practices of the Republican party of the U.S.
b
: the Republican party or its members
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The move follows a swell in support for republicanism in the Caribbean, which campaigners say is part of a larger reckoning with the legacy of British colonialism and the slave trade in the region. 
Eloise Barry, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 An old idea is back in fashion on the American right: small-r republicanism. Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 20 Aug. 2022 Without diving too far down the rabbit hole of Irish politics, Kneecap’s desires are relatively in line with Irish republicanism (not to be confused with American Republicans). Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 And republicanism simmers not far from the surface in major Western democracies like Canada and Australia. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 But fellow Caribbean country Barbados recently dropped the Queen, 95, as head of state — and there are rumblings of republicanism in Jamaica, too. Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 21 Mar. 2022 Mass right-wing movements buoyed by a populist or nationalist mentality do sporadically appear in the U.S., but the ideals of classical republicanism linger in both American hearts and foundational documents, like the U.S. Constitution. WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022 But Barbados’ road to republicanism proved far longer. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2021 America was founded on concepts such as religious freedom, ordered liberty, egalitarianism, democratic-republicanism, and enumerated governmental powers. Andy Smarick, National Review, 24 Sep. 2021 See More
Eloise Barry, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 An old idea is back in fashion on the American right: small-r republicanism. Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 20 Aug. 2022 Without diving too far down the rabbit hole of Irish politics, Kneecap’s desires are relatively in line with Irish republicanism (not to be confused with American Republicans). Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 And republicanism simmers not far from the surface in major Western democracies like Canada and Australia. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 But fellow Caribbean country Barbados recently dropped the Queen, 95, as head of state — and there are rumblings of republicanism in Jamaica, too. Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 21 Mar. 2022 Mass right-wing movements buoyed by a populist or nationalist mentality do sporadically appear in the U.S., but the ideals of classical republicanism linger in both American hearts and foundational documents, like the U.S. Constitution. WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022 But Barbados’ road to republicanism proved far longer. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2021 America was founded on concepts such as religious freedom, ordered liberty, egalitarianism, democratic-republicanism, and enumerated governmental powers. Andy Smarick, National Review, 24 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1