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- [pleb-uh-sahyt, -sit]
- /ˈplɛb əˌsaɪt, -sɪt/
- /ˈpleb.ɪ.sɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pleb-uh-sahyt, -sit]
- /ˈplɛb əˌsaɪt, -sɪt/
Definitions of plebiscite word
- noun plebiscite a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question. 1
- noun plebiscite the vote by which the people of a political unit determine autonomy or affiliation with another country. 1
- noun plebiscite direct democratic vote 1
- countable noun plebiscite A plebiscite is a direct vote by the people of a country or region in which they say whether they agree or disagree with a particular policy, for example whether a region should become an independent state. 0
- noun plebiscite a direct vote by the electorate of a state, region, etc, on some question of usually national importance, such as union with another state or acceptance of a government programme 0
- noun plebiscite any expression or determination of public opinion on some matter 0
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Origin of plebiscite
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < French < Latin plēbīscītum decree of the plebs, equivalent to plēbī (for plēbis, plēbēī genitive singular of plēbs, plēbēs plebs) + scītum resolution, decree, noun use of neuter of scītus, past participle of scīscere to enact, decree, orig., to seek to know, learn, inchoative of scīre to know
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Parts of speech for Plebiscite
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plebiscite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun plebiscite
- ballot — A ballot is a secret vote in which people select a candidate in an election, or express their opinion about something.
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