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referendums

referendums 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 referendums

What is referendums the plural of?
Referendums is the plural of referendum.

Words near referendums in the dictionary

  1. referendary
  2. referendaryship
  3. referendaryships
  4. referends
  5. referendum
  6. referendums
  7. referent
  8. referential
  9. referential integrity
  10. referential opacity
  11. referential transparency

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