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referendum

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌrefəˈrendəm/

referendum means: A vote in which the public directly decides whether to accept a proposed law or change.

noun

PUBLIC VOTEB2

A vote in which the public directly decides whether to accept a proposed law or change.

  • The country held a referendum.
  • Voters rejected the proposal in the referendum.
  • Will there be a referendum on the new constitution?

How to use it: a referendum on something (They called a referendum on the proposed reform.)

Similar words: public vote

Common phrases: hold a referendum, referendum on something, national referendum

INDIRECT JUDGMENTC1

An action or choice treated as a judgment about another person, idea, or situation.

  • He saw my decision as a referendum on his leadership.
  • The match became a referendum on the coach’s methods.
  • Her choice felt like a referendum on our friendship.

How to use it: a referendum on something (The election became a referendum on the mayor’s record.)

Similar words: judgment, verdict

Common phrases: referendum on something, personal referendum

Questions about referendum

What does referendum mean?

A vote in which the public directly decides whether to accept a proposed law or change.

What is referendum in other languages?

Türkçe: referandum · Español: referéndum · Français: référendum · Deutsch: Referendum · Italiano: referendum · 日本語: 国民投票

How do you pronounce referendum?

It is pronounced /ˌrefəˈrendəm/.

How do you use referendum in a sentence?

The country held a referendum. Voters rejected the proposal in the referendum.

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