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referendum

CEFR: B2
A general vote by the electorate on a single political or constitutional question that has been referred to them for direct decision.

Synonyms

  • plebiscite
  • ballot

Common Collocations

  • hold a referendum
  • nationwide referendum
  • outcome of the referendum

Example Sentence

The electorate decisively rejected constitutional amendments in a nationwide binding referendum.

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