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- Dictionaryplebiscite/ˈplɛbɪsɪt/
noun
- 1. the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution: "the administration will hold a plebiscite for the approval of constitutional reforms"
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A plebiscite is a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler. Learn the etymology, history, and examples of plebiscite from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
noun. formal uk / ˈpleb.ɪ.sɪt / us / ˈpleb.ə.saɪt / Add to word list. a referendum. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Elections. absentee ballot. absentee voter. absentee voting. enfranchisement. entrance poll. exit polling. primary. proportional representation. proxy voter. vote of no confidence. vote something through phrasal verb.
A plebiscite is a vote by the people of a country or a region on an important issue. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
A plebiscite is a formal vote by the people on a political issue, such as a referendum. Learn how to use the word in sentences, see synonyms and contrast with irony, and find translations in different languages.
plebiscite, a vote by the people of an entire country or district to decide on some issue, such as choice of a ruler or government, option for independence or annexation by another power, or a question of national policy.
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A plebiscite is a direct vote by the people on a major public issue, such as independence or affiliation with another country. Learn the origin, usage and examples of this word from Dictionary.com.
A plebiscite is a direct vote by eligible voters to decide an important public question, such as a change to the constitution, secession, or a similar issue of national or regional importance.
