: a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler.

What does the world plebiscite mean?

By The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | View Edit History. Plebiscite, a vote by the people of an entire country or district to decide on some issue, such as choice of a ruler or government, option for independence or annexation by another power, or a question of national policy.

What does plebiscite mean in politics?

A plebiscite or referendum is a type of voting, or of proposing laws. Some definitions of 'plebiscite' suggest that it is a type of vote to change the constitution or government of a country. Others define it as the opposite.