Synonyms for referendum
ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəmref·er·en·dum

Princeton's WordNet

1. referendumnoun

   a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

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1. List of paraphrases for "referendum":

   referenda, poll, plebiscite, référendum, referendums

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1. Conservative Party lawmaker Oliver Letwin:

   If we can find common ground in a way that fulfils the referendum mandate, preserves jobs and security and preserves the union, we will have a way forward that when we look back on it, we will all be proud to have participated in.

2. Martin McGuinness:

   I am going to make it very clear that the people of Northern Ireland took a democratic decision in the referendum to see our future in Europe and that has to be respected, the British government, who appear determined to exit Europe, need to take account of the special circumstances that exist here in the north.

3. James Jeffrey:

   Now that referendum is over, it might make it easier for Erdogan to accept, but before it would have been impossible, the administration was wise to wait. We need Turkey on board for Raqqa.

4. Mitch McConnell:

   Make no mistake about it, the election this fall is a referendum on this all-Democratic government.

5. Giuliano Amato:

   If another leader is as mad as David Cameron to offer a referendum on European Union membership, for example in Holland or Austria, there is a risk( they would vote to quit).