republication

[/ˌriːpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: republications / republicações
republicação
1. The act of publishing something again, especially a book, article, or document that was previously published
The republication of the classic novel introduced it to a new generation of readers.
A republicação do romance clássico o introduziu a uma nova geração de leitores.
2. A new edition or version of a previously published work
The publisher announced a republication of the author's complete works.
A editora anunciou uma republicação das obras completas do autor.
3. In legal contexts, the re-establishment or re-enactment of a law or legal document
The republication of the statute clarified ambiguous language from the original version.
A republicação do estatuto esclareceu linguagem ambígua da versão original.
In Brazil, 'republicação' is commonly used in the publishing industry when classic works or important historical documents are reissued. It's a formal term particularly important in copyright law and academic publishing. The term reflects the vibrant Brazilian publishing market where classic Brazilian and international literature are frequently republished with updated introductions or annotations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reissuereprintingrereleasenew editionreprint
Antonyms / Antônimos
withdrawalretractionsuppression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
republicação
Standard term used in publishing and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
republicação
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
republicação
Commonly used in publishing industry in São Paulo
Portugal
republicação
Used similarly but may also use 'reedição' as alternative

Related Words

publishpublicationreprinteditioncopyrightmanuscript

Related Idioms & Phrases

republication of a classic
authorized republication
digital republication
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