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plebiscite

UK
/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/
US
/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

Translations

plebiscitenoun
plebiscites
pl
UK
/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/
US
/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/
The government decided to hold a plebiscite to determine whether the country should become a republic.
Le gouvernement a décidé d’organiser un plébiscite pour déterminer si le pays devait devenir une république.
Synonyms
referendum
vote
poll
ballot
election
plebisciteadjective
UK
/ˈplɛb.ɪ.saɪt/
US
/ˈplɛb.ɪ.saɪt/
Relational adjective used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'plebiscite vote').
The plebiscite process required extensive voter education.
Le processus plébiscitaire nécessitait une vaste campagne d’information des électeurs.

Definitions

plebiscitenoun
A direct vote by the electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.
The government decided to hold a plebiscite to determine whether the country should become a republic.
The outcome or expressed will of the people as indicated by such a direct vote.
The plebiscite was a clear mandate for independence.
plebisciteadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a plebiscite.
The plebiscite process required extensive voter education.
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