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Plebiscite: meaning, definitions and examples

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plebiscite

 

[ ˈplɛbɪsʌɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political process

A plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to accept or refuse a proposal. It is usually used in a political context to determine public opinion on important issues.

Synonyms

ballot, poll, referendum

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to hold a plebiscite to let the people decide on the new tax law.
  • In some countries, a plebiscite is required to make major constitutional changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "plebiscite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plebiscito

🇮🇳 जनमत संग्रह

🇩🇪 Volksabstimmung

🇮🇩 plebisit

🇺🇦 плебісцит

🇵🇱 plebiscyt

🇯🇵 国民投票 (kokumin tōhyō)

🇫🇷 plébiscite

🇪🇸 plebiscito

🇹🇷 halk oylaması

🇰🇷 국민투표 (gukmin tuphyo)

🇸🇦 استفتاء (istifta')

🇨🇿 plebiscit

🇸🇰 plebiscit

🇨🇳 公民投票 (gōngmín tóupiào)

🇸🇮 plebiscit

🇮🇸 þjóðaratkvæðagreiðsla

🇰🇿 плебисцит

🇬🇪 პლებისციტი (plebisciti)

🇦🇿 plebisit

🇲🇽 plebiscito

Etymology

The term 'plebiscite' originated from the Latin word 'plebiscitum', which literally means a decree of the plebs (common people). It has been used historically to gauge public opinion on important matters and has played a significant role in democratic processes around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,183, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.