republicanize verb. [rɪ'pʌblɪk(ǝ)nʌɪz] Also republicanise. L18.
[French républicaniser, formed as REPUBLICAN: see -IZE.]
1. verb trans. Make republican in principles or character, convert into a republican form; transf. alter or recast on republican principles. L18.

2. verb intrans. Show republican tendencies. rare. M19.

■ republicani'zation noun L18.

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