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referenda

referenda is the plural of referendum.

Meaning of referendum

Noun

referendum (plural referenda or referendums)

  1. A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
    • a referendum on …
    Synonyms:
    plebiscite
  2. An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.
    • 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.

Questions about referenda

What is referenda the plural of?
Referenda is the plural of referendum.

Words near referenda in the dictionary

  1. referencers
  2. references
  3. referencing
  4. referencings
  5. referend
  6. referenda
  7. referendal
  8. referendar
  9. referendaries
  10. referendars
  11. referendary

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