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referendum

Pronunciation: /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

The English word “referendum” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  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.

Etymology

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

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