CEFR C1

referendum

noun

Meaning

A vote in which all the people of a country or area are asked to give their opinion about a particular plan or proposal.

Examples

The government decided to hold a referendum on the new tax law.
The referendum narrowly passed, allowing the project to move forward.

Synonyms: vote, plebiscite, poll, ballot

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referendum (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

Definition

A vote in which all the people of a country or area are asked to give their opinion about a particular plan or proposal.

Examples

The government decided to hold a referendum on the new tax law.
The referendum narrowly passed, allowing the project to move forward.
Many people believe that a referendum is the most democratic way to decide on major issues.

How to Use referendum

referendum on (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the topic or issue that the vote is about. — "They are campaigning for a referendum on the UK's membership in the EU."
referendum to (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the purpose or outcome of the vote. — "A referendum to decide the future of the region was announced."

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