referendary

1 of 2

noun

ref·​er·​en·​da·​ry

ˌrefəˈrendərē

plural -es

1

: an official at various imperial, papal, and royal courts charged with investigative or advisory duties

—used as a title

2

: referee, arbitrator

3

obsolete : one who furnishes news : reporter

referendary

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to a referendum

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Late Latin referendarius, from Latin referendus to be referred (gerundive of referre to refer) + -arius -ary

Adjective

referendum + -ary

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