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referendum in Malay

pungutan suara

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

referendum in Malay: pungutan suara, referendum. In English, referendum means a direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

Malay words for referendum

direct popular vote
pungutan suara, referendum

English meaning of referendum

  1. noun A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
  2. noun An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

Full definition of referendum

referendum in a sentence

  • My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.

Synonyms of referendum

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Questions about referendum in Malay

What is the meaning of referendum in Malay?
Referendum in Malay is pungutan suara, referendum.
Apakah maksud referendum dalam bahasa Melayu?
Referendum: pungutan suara, referendum.
What does referendum mean in English?
Referendum means a direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

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