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referendum Definition and Meaning in English (referendum definition)

noun
Synonyms:plebiscitepopular voteballot
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Referendum definition: A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or issue, rather than one decided by elected representatives.

Definitions of Referendum

  1. 1noun

    A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or issue, rather than one decided by elected representatives.

Example Sentences

formal

“The country held a referendum on leaving the European Union.”

formal

“A referendum allows citizens to have a direct say in important political decisions.”

Synonyms

plebiscitepopular voteballot

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pluralreferenda
adjectivereferendum-like

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Referendum definition: A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or issue, rather than one decided by elected representatives.
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'Referendum' translates to 'referendum' in English. Referendum definition: A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or issue, rather than one decided by elected representatives.
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