Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Republication has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)
"The rare republication of his lost diary finally allowed scholars to study his early thoughts on the war."
the act of publishing again
"After the initial print run sold out, the publisher quickly arranged for a republication to meet the sudden surge in demand."
The act of publishing again.
"The local library hosted a special event to celebrate the republication of the classic novel that had been out of print for decades."