Synonyms for plebiscite
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.
Forms
- Plural
- plebiscites → referendums, votes, plebiscitums…
Example sentences
- vote The result of the vote was a win for the Liberals.
- referendum Algeria had its referendum for independence in July 1962.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| plebiscite | falling | |
| vote | falling | |
| referendum | steady | |
| plebiscitum | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- vote1
- 10 letters
- referendum4
- 11 letters
- plebiscitum
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (referendum4 = 4 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- plébiscite