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plebisciteA direct vote by the electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A direct vote by the electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt/

Korean meaning: 헌법 개정 등 중요한 공적 문제에 대한 국민의 직접 투표, 국민투표

Korean pronunciation: **플**레비사이트

Example Sentences

  • The pizza company held a plebiscite to decide the next topping flavor.
  • Brexit was decided through a plebiscite in the United Kingdom.
  • Students demanded a plebiscite on whether to ban pineapple pizza in the cafeteria.

plebiscite

NOUN

//ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt//

A direct vote by the electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution

plebiscite concept
💡 Concept

A direct vote by the electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution

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plebiscite rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A plebiscite brings truth to sight, securing every citizen's right!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈplɛbɪsɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootplebi
Suffix-cite

Origin

고대 로마에서 평민(plebs)들이 모여서 결정하던 투표 방식에서 유래했습니다. 귀족들의 원로원과 달리 일반 시민들의 의견을 직접 듣는 민주적 방법이었죠.

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🎵Rhyme

bitesightright
bite
sight
right

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📝Examples

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The pizza company held a plebiscite to decide the next topping flavor.

Brexit was decided through a plebiscite in the United Kingdom.

😄 Fun example

Students demanded a plebiscite on whether to ban pineapple pizza in the cafeteria.

The regional plebiscite will determine the future of local autonomy.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

referendumballotpollvote

Antonyms

dictatorshipautocracy

Related

democracysuffrageelectioncitizenconstitution