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referendum

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/
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Definition of referendum

noun (plural referendums or referenda /-də/)

  • a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, gerund ( 'referring') or neuter gerundive ( 'something to be brought back or referred') of referre (see refer)

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The plural of referendum can be spelled either referenda (like the original Latin) or referendums.

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