Fervour of Republican entering in civic style? (8)
I believe the answer is:
alacrity
'fervour of republican entering in civic style?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for alacrity that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic speed" , "prompt response" , "Briskness, liveliness" , "Eagerness, enthusiasm" , "Cheerful willingness" .)