Added 8 October 2026
referendum
/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ noun
Latin root: referendum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about referendum at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate.
Origin
From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).
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