noun
- a direct vote by the people of a country or region on an important political question
Usage: formal; political
Examples
- The government called a plebiscite to decide whether the territory should become independent.
- Citizens voted in the plebiscite to determine the new constitution.
- The plebiscite results showed overwhelming support for the proposed changes.
- A plebiscite was held to let voters choose between the two options.
- The opposition demanded a plebiscite on the controversial policy.
- Historical plebiscites have shaped the borders of many European nations.