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Indyref

Syllables: in·dy·ref/ˈɪn.di.ɹɛf/

Indyref proper noun: the Scottish independence referendum held on 18 September 2014.

indyref: the Scottish independence referendum held on 18 September 2014
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Proper noun

Indyref

  1. (Scotland, informal) The Scottish independence referendum held on 18 September 2014.
    • In the first foreign policy initiative launched in Edinburgh since 1707, senior SNP figures have begun an intense round of behind-the-scenes meetings with foreign dignitaries as they prepare the ground for next year's indyref.2013 October 23, David Leask, “SNP’s mission to woo the world”, in The Herald, Glasgow, archived from the original on 17 May 2017
    • Experienced politicians were surprised by the astounding vitality that the indyref unleashed.2014 September 23, Peter Jones, “Referendum shows the power of people”, in The Scotsman, Edinburgh, archived from the original on 17 May 2017

Origin of Indyref

Abbreviation of independence referendum.

Questions about Indyref

What does Indyref mean?
Indyref means the Scottish independence referendum held on 18 September 2014.
What part of speech is Indyref?
Indyref is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Indyref?
Indyref is pronounced /ˈɪn.di.ɹɛf/ (UK).

Words near Indyref in the dictionary

  1. indwells
  2. indwelt
  3. indy
  4. Indy car
  5. indy-curious
  6. Indyref
  7. Indyref2
  8. inearth
  9. inearthed
  10. inearthing
  11. inearths

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