plebiscite
/ˈplebɪsaɪt/noun
उच्चारण प्लेबिसाइट
जनमत-संग्रह
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a vote by all the people of a country or region on an important question
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- A plebiscite was held to decide whether the region should join the new state.
- The government promised a plebiscite on the new constitution.
- Voters in the district will take part in a plebiscite next month.
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- The result of the plebiscite surprised the government.
- Some leaders demanded a plebiscite instead of a decision by parliament.
Synonyms referendum popular vote ballot
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referendum popular vote ballot
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pleb·i·scite
⌂Word origin and word building
Referendum is the near synonym; in strict use a plebiscite settles a question of sovereignty or territory, a referendum any law or policy.
Referendum इसका निकट पर्याय है; सख्त प्रयोग में plebiscite संप्रभुता या क्षेत्र का प्रश्न तय करता है और referendum कोई भी कानून या नीति।
From the Latin plebs (common people).
यह Latin के plebs (आम जनता) से बना है।
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A direct vote of all the people on an important public question.
'महत्वपूर्ण सार्वजनिक प्रश्न पर सभी लोगों का सीधा मतदान' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।