Meaning 1formal · 82%
A public vote in which citizens directly decide a political or legal question.
Natural examples
Das Referendum findet am ersten Sonntag im Mai statt.
The referendum takes place on the first Sunday in May.
Viele Bürger beteiligten sich am Referendum.
Many citizens took part in the referendum.
Das Referendum fragte nach der geplanten Verfassungsänderung.
The referendum asked about the proposed constitutional change.
Usage note
Referendum is neuter: das Referendum; plural Referenden. Rules and legal effect vary by country.
Mini-lesson: Referendum
A public vote in which citizens directly decide a political or legal question. Referendum is neuter: das Referendum; plural Referenden. Rules and legal effect vary by country.
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