Definitions

proportional representation

NOUN

representational government

Synonyms

WEAK

Hare system PR cumulative system cumulative voting list system one man one vote

Example Sentences

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Last week, Yadav was sworn into parliament as one of the RSP's lawmakers on its proportional representation list.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Results under the proportional representation system may take longer.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

In Holyrood's proportional representation system, the regional list ballot is a far bigger deal for the Greens - and that requires broad messages that can land nation-wide.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

However, no one from the community has held public office since 2008, when Sunil Babu Pant, an openly gay man, became a lawmaker, nominated under the proportional representation system.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“Stephen, I didn’t study how to save your ass in Waynesboro. I majored in political science. If your problem was to do with proportional representation in Switzerland, I might be able to help you.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson