What does "popular vote" mean?

The total number of votes among a populace as an electorate.

What is a synonym for "popular vote"?

Common synonyms include: plebiscite, plebiscites, referenda, referendum.

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Noun

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The total number of votes among a populace as an electorate.
"The president was elected even though he received only 40% of the popular vote."

"The president was elected even though he received only 40% of the popular vote."