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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The other 110 MPs are selected via proportional representation, which takes into account the proportion of votes cast for a political party.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In the proportional representation vote, RSP were leading with nearly half of the counted votes -- but final results could take several more days.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Results under the proportional representation system may take longer.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The process to select regional MSPs uses a type of proportional representation.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 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