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
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?
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.
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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