referendum

Meaning

1. A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
2. An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

Synonyms

plebiscite

vote

poll

popular vote

suffrage

ballot

public opinion

franchise

polling

Translations

référendum

referéndum

Referendum

referendum

δημοψήφισμα

referendo

referendum

referèndum

referandum

Volksentscheid

Volksabstimmung

plebiscito

plebiscito

referendum

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

Etymology

From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“I announce”).

Sentences

The referendum did not provide how the reduction of members was to occur .