Plebiscite

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/

Plebiscite (noun)

  1. A vote by the public to decide on a specific issue or policy.

Examples

  • A plebiscite can determine the future of a community.
  • A plebiscite allows citizens to vote on important issues.

Common collocations: hold a plebiscite, conduct a plebiscite, approve a plebiscite

Synonyms of Plebiscite

Formal

Neutral