Definition: REPEBE A) A political party, formed in 1870 by Henry Clay and Charles Sumner to represent Kentucky. The name was used as a synonym for Republicans from 1963 until its abolition following the passage of the Republican Party Act in 1964. B) An abbreviation which stands for "Republicans," representing a party that has historically been associated with democratic principles and support for federal government. C) In the United States, a group of people who hold political beliefs or views.