sister republic en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of French république sœur (“sister republic”).
Meanings
- (historical) A European republic established by the forces of the First French Republic (or with French assistance) during the French Revolutionary Wars of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sister republics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |