Synonyms of referendum

referendum

noun

as in vote

an event in which the electorate votes for or against a law that deals with a specific issue

They are having a referendum so the public can decide the controversial issue.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vote
• ballot
• aye
• ay
• yea
• no
• nay
• secret ballot
• absentee ballot
• non placet
• short ballot
• ticket
• Australian ballot
• write-in
• blackball

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of referendum

Putin's bots are also generally blamed for the fact that Moldova's October referendum on whether the country should seek to join the EU just barely passed, with 50.4 percent. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

For many young women, the election felt like a referendum on women’s rights and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris ’ loss felt like a rejection of their own rights and autonomy. —Christine Fernando, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024

The protests are part of the ongoing fallout from the country’s October 26 parliamentary election, which was seen as a referendum on alignment with Russia or the West. —Christian Edwards, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024

Far from being chastened, Angelica sharpens her tone into a devastating point and unleashes a vicious referendum. —Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024