Definition of referendum in English:

referendum

nounPlural referendums, Plural referenda ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəmˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.
全民公决，公民复决（直接）投票，公投
Example sentencesExamples
- There is speculation that Britain will hold a national referendum on the issue sometime in 2003.
- The promised referendum on independence has never materialised.
- If Blair were to lose a euro referendum, he might well be finished as Prime Minister.
- The second example is about collection of signatures for the presidential recall referendum in Venezuela.
- The third option is to do nothing until an abortion referendum is held.
- The government's reasons for proposing the citizenship referendum have shifted repeatedly since it was first announced.
- A special survey of Welsh voters shows next week's devolution referendum in the principality is too close to call.
- He could also claim a legitimacy built on a succession of victories in irreproachably clean popular votes in referendums and multi-party elections.
- Land reform became the cornerstone of Mugabe's agenda after he lost a national constitutional referendum in February 2000.
- East Timor's struggle for independence was decided by a landmark referendum in August and approved by Indonesia in October.
- My first close involvement with Robin was during the devolution referendum campaign of the late 1970s.
- In it, Baudrillard describes the French referendum on the European constitution as a farce, and as state terrorism.
- Sharon could also decide to call a national referendum on the issue, which he would probably win.
- His new constitution was approved by a referendum in September 1958.
- If a euro referendum is not held before 2006, Mr Brown could have a long wait for the job.
- But the single biggest factor that could dictate prices is the French referendum on the European constitution.
- Again, as your correspondents have mentioned, he lost this constitutional referendum in February.
- Madrid supports a UN-sponsored referendum over the future of the territory.
- French philosopher and social critic Paul Virilio writes on the upcoming French referendum on the European constitution.
- Residents will have the final say on the proposals as part of next year's devolution referendum.
Synonyms
public vote, plebiscite, popular vote, ballot, poll

Origin

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

Rhymes

addendum, corrigendum

Definition of referendum in US English:

referendum

nounˌrɛfəˈrɛndəmˌrefəˈrendəm

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.
全民公决，公民复决（直接）投票，公投
Example sentencesExamples
- Sharon could also decide to call a national referendum on the issue, which he would probably win.
- The promised referendum on independence has never materialised.
- A special survey of Welsh voters shows next week's devolution referendum in the principality is too close to call.
- Madrid supports a UN-sponsored referendum over the future of the territory.
- Again, as your correspondents have mentioned, he lost this constitutional referendum in February.
- His new constitution was approved by a referendum in September 1958.
- If a euro referendum is not held before 2006, Mr Brown could have a long wait for the job.
- French philosopher and social critic Paul Virilio writes on the upcoming French referendum on the European constitution.
- In it, Baudrillard describes the French referendum on the European constitution as a farce, and as state terrorism.
- Land reform became the cornerstone of Mugabe's agenda after he lost a national constitutional referendum in February 2000.
- The third option is to do nothing until an abortion referendum is held.
- The government's reasons for proposing the citizenship referendum have shifted repeatedly since it was first announced.
- He could also claim a legitimacy built on a succession of victories in irreproachably clean popular votes in referendums and multi-party elections.
- There is speculation that Britain will hold a national referendum on the issue sometime in 2003.
- But the single biggest factor that could dictate prices is the French referendum on the European constitution.
- East Timor's struggle for independence was decided by a landmark referendum in August and approved by Indonesia in October.
- If Blair were to lose a euro referendum, he might well be finished as Prime Minister.
- My first close involvement with Robin was during the devolution referendum campaign of the late 1970s.
- Residents will have the final say on the proposals as part of next year's devolution referendum.
- The second example is about collection of signatures for the presidential recall referendum in Venezuela.
Synonyms
public vote, plebiscite, popular vote, ballot, poll

Origin

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

词汇	referendum
释义	Definition of referendum in English: referendum nounPlural referendums, Plural referenda ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəmˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. 全民公决，公民复决（直接）投票，公投 Example sentencesExamples There is speculation that Britain will hold a national referendum on the issue sometime in 2003. The promised referendum on independence has never materialised. If Blair were to lose a euro referendum, he might well be finished as Prime Minister. The second example is about collection of signatures for the presidential recall referendum in Venezuela. The third option is to do nothing until an abortion referendum is held. The government's reasons for proposing the citizenship referendum have shifted repeatedly since it was first announced. A special survey of Welsh voters shows next week's devolution referendum in the principality is too close to call. He could also claim a legitimacy built on a succession of victories in irreproachably clean popular votes in referendums and multi-party elections. Land reform became the cornerstone of Mugabe's agenda after he lost a national constitutional referendum in February 2000. East Timor's struggle for independence was decided by a landmark referendum in August and approved by Indonesia in October. My first close involvement with Robin was during the devolution referendum campaign of the late 1970s. In it, Baudrillard describes the French referendum on the European constitution as a farce, and as state terrorism. Sharon could also decide to call a national referendum on the issue, which he would probably win. His new constitution was approved by a referendum in September 1958. If a euro referendum is not held before 2006, Mr Brown could have a long wait for the job. But the single biggest factor that could dictate prices is the French referendum on the European constitution. Again, as your correspondents have mentioned, he lost this constitutional referendum in February. Madrid supports a UN-sponsored referendum over the future of the territory. French philosopher and social critic Paul Virilio writes on the upcoming French referendum on the European constitution. Residents will have the final say on the proposals as part of next year's devolution referendum. Synonyms public vote, plebiscite, popular vote, ballot, poll Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin, gerund ( 'referring') or neuter gerundive ( 'something to be brought back or referred') of referre (see refer). Rhymes addendum, corrigendum Definition of referendum in US English: referendum nounˌrɛfəˈrɛndəmˌrefəˈrendəm A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. 全民公决，公民复决（直接）投票，公投 Example sentencesExamples Sharon could also decide to call a national referendum on the issue, which he would probably win. The promised referendum on independence has never materialised. A special survey of Welsh voters shows next week's devolution referendum in the principality is too close to call. Madrid supports a UN-sponsored referendum over the future of the territory. Again, as your correspondents have mentioned, he lost this constitutional referendum in February. His new constitution was approved by a referendum in September 1958. If a euro referendum is not held before 2006, Mr Brown could have a long wait for the job. French philosopher and social critic Paul Virilio writes on the upcoming French referendum on the European constitution. In it, Baudrillard describes the French referendum on the European constitution as a farce, and as state terrorism. Land reform became the cornerstone of Mugabe's agenda after he lost a national constitutional referendum in February 2000. The third option is to do nothing until an abortion referendum is held. The government's reasons for proposing the citizenship referendum have shifted repeatedly since it was first announced. He could also claim a legitimacy built on a succession of victories in irreproachably clean popular votes in referendums and multi-party elections. There is speculation that Britain will hold a national referendum on the issue sometime in 2003. But the single biggest factor that could dictate prices is the French referendum on the European constitution. East Timor's struggle for independence was decided by a landmark referendum in August and approved by Indonesia in October. If Blair were to lose a euro referendum, he might well be finished as Prime Minister. My first close involvement with Robin was during the devolution referendum campaign of the late 1970s. Residents will have the final say on the proposals as part of next year's devolution referendum. The second example is about collection of signatures for the presidential recall referendum in Venezuela. Synonyms public vote, plebiscite, popular vote, ballot, poll 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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