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    plebiscite
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLEBISCITE | English meaning - Cambridge 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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › plebiscitePlebiscite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › plebiscitePlebiscite | Referendum, Voting, Democracy | Britannica

    Jul 10, 2024 · A plebiscite is 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. Learn about the history and use of plebiscites in different political contexts, such as France, Germany, and totalitarian regimes.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › plebiscitePlebiscite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › plebisciteplebiscite noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEBISCITE | definition in the Cambridge English 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.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › plebiscitePLEBISCITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A vote of an entire nation or other large political unit on an issue of great importance. A plebiscite is not an election, for there are no candidates. Rather, people vote yes or no on a proposition.