One of the two main US political parties (the other being the Democratic Party), favouring a right-wing stance, limited central government, and tough, interventionist foreign policy. It was formed in 1854 in support of the anti-slavery movement preceding the Civil War.
Definition of Republican Party in US English:
Republican Party
proper nounrəˈpəbləkən
One of the two main US political parties (the other being the Democratic Party), favoring a conservative stance, limited central government, and a strong national defense.