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    res publica
    /ˌreɪz ˈpʊblɪkə/

    noun

    • 1. the state, republic, or commonwealth.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Res_publicaRes publica - Wikipedia

    Res publica (also spelled rēs pūblica to indicate vowel length) is a Latin phrase, loosely meaning 'public affair'. It is the root of the word ' republic ', and the word ' commonwealth ' has traditionally been used as a synonym for it; however, translations vary widely according to the context.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › res publicaRes publica Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Res publica is a Latin term that means commonwealth, state, or republic. It is also used to refer to the commonweal, the public interest, or the essence of a civilization.

  4. reipublicae.org › vocabulary › res-publicaWhat Does Res Publica Mean? The Famous Latin Phrase - Rei...

    Res Publica means "public thing" in Latin and refers to something that the public owns and the state manages. It is the root of republic and commonwealth and the opposite of Res Privata.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › res-publicaRes publica | political science | Britannica

    Res publica is a Latin term meaning public thing or commonwealth, which refers to the Roman legal system and political entity. Learn about its origin, evolution, and comparison with other concepts of state and sovereignty in different historical periods and cultures.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › res publicaRES PUBLICA Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Res publica definition: the state; republic; commonwealth.. See examples of RES PUBLICA used in a sentence.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › res_publicares publica - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    May 21, 2024 · res publica is a Latin term meaning the common good or the commonwealth. It is also a doublet of republic and has the same etymology and pronunciation.

  8. library.fiveable.me › world-history-to-1500 › res-publicaRes publica - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

    Res publica, a Latin term meaning 'public matter' or 'the public thing,' refers to the political system and governance of the Roman Republic, emphasizing the role of citizens in political affairs. This concept underlines the importance of civic participation and the idea that power is held by the people rather than a single ruler.