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plebiscite

/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

Translations

plebiscitenoun

plebiscites

/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

The government decided to hold a plebiscite to determine the public's opinion on the new policy.

Правительство решило провести плебисцит, чтобы определить мнение общественности по поводу новой политики.

Synonyms

plebisciteadjective

/ˈplɛb.ɪ.saɪt/

Relational adjective used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'plebiscite vote').

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.