of or pertaining to a republic.-consonant with the principles of a republic; as, republican sentiments or opinions; republican manners.-one who favors or prefers a republican form of government.-a member of the republican party.-the american cliff swallow. the cliff swallows build their nests side by side, many together.-a south african weaver bird (philetaerus socius). these weaver birds build many nests together, under a large rooflike shelter, which they make of straw.