republic

Greek translation: δημοκρατία

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English term or phrase:republic
Greek translation:δημοκρατία
Entered by: Paraskevi Brunson

15:36 Aug 24, 2001
English to Greek translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary
English term or phrase: republic
Augustus made a promise to the republic

Is it res publica??
Karen
δημοκρατία
Explanation:
"Republic" in this case may also imply the state and the people of the Republic.
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Paraskevi Brunson
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Summary of answers provided
na +1Δημοκρατία, Προεδρευομένη Δημοκρατία
YANNA BROUZOU (X)
naDemocracy
Irene Fried
naδημοκρατία
Paraskevi Brunson


  

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1 hr
Democracy


Explanation:
Actually in Greek, republic is democracy = δημοκρατία (dimokratia)
as in Greek Republic = Ελληνική Δημοκρατία (Elliniki Dimokratia).

Maybe you need to know the latin origin?



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Irene Fried
Germany
Local time: 02:55
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in GreekGreek
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4 hrs
δημοκρατία


Explanation:
"Republic" in this case may also imply the state and the people of the Republic.

Paraskevi Brunson
United States
Local time: 17:55
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
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7 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Δημοκρατία, Προεδρευομένη Δημοκρατία


Explanation:
Δημοκρατία=republic
Προεδρευομένη Δημοκρατία=republic with a president.
Ο Αύγουστος έδωσε μια υπόσχεση στην Δημοκρατία=Augustus made a promise to the republic

publica=is not a Greek word. Try latin.



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YANNA BROUZOU (X)
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agree  Betty Revelioti
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