republicanize
/rɪˈpʌblɪkənʌɪz/ /rɪˈpʌblɪk(ə)nʌɪz/(also republicanise)
verb
1 [with object] To make republican in principles or character; to convert into a republican form; to alter or reorganize on republican principles.
2 [no object] To show republican tendencies; to become republican in character or form.
Origin
Late 18th century. From republican + -ize, originally after French républicaniser to make republican, to show republican tendencies.