Synonyms for referendum
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
Forms
- Plural
- referendums → plebiscites, votes…
Example sentences
- vote The result of the vote was a win for the Liberals.
- plebiscite Remember to vote in the upcoming plebiscite.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| referendum | steady | |
| vote | falling | |
| plebiscite | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- vote1
- 10 letters
- plebiscite3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (plebiscite3 = 3 syllables).