plebiscite

noun
UK: /ˈplebɪsaɪt/
US: /ˈplebɪsaɪt/

  1. A vote where everyone in a country or area expresses their opinion about a specific proposal.

    1. We had a plebiscite about the new stadium.
    2. The government decided to hold a plebiscite on the peace agreement with neighboring country.

  2. A direct vote of the qualified voters of a state or region on a specific public question; popular vote.

    1. The president called for a plebiscite on the constitutional changes.
    2. The proposed change was subjected to a plebiscite ensuring public participation and legitimacy.

Synonyms

referendum vote ballot poll

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plebiscite" in English means: A vote where everyone in a country or area expresses their opinion about a specific proposal., A direct vote of the qualified voters of a state or region on a specific public question; popular vote..

The phonetic transcription of "plebiscite" is /ˈplebɪsaɪt/ in British English and /ˈplebɪsaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plebiscite": referendum, vote, ballot, poll.

Example usage of "plebiscite": "We had a plebiscite about the new stadium.". More examples on the page.