republicanism
(noun) the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government
Source: WordNet® 3.1
republicanism (countable and uncountable, plural republicanisms)
The political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*pub"lic*an*ism (-z'm), n. Etym: [Cf. F. républicanisme.]
1. A republican form or system of government; the principles or theory of republican government.
2. Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican form of government. Burke.
3. The principles and policy of the Republican party, so called [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
