Synonyms for référendum
ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəmréférendum

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. Alvin Tan:

   The 'out' camp were struggling to get a figurehead who was popular and Boris has given them that boost, i think there is genuine worry that Britain might vote to leave and the uncertainty is going to rise into the referendum.

2. Mohamed El-Erian:

   After the Brexit referendum, the UK has to urgently get its political act together, 'Plan B' depends on the politicians in London and across the Channel, but so far they have not stepped up to their economic governance responsibilities.

3. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon:

   A second (Scottish) independence referendum is clearly an option that requires to be on the table, and it is very much on the table, to ensure that that option is a deliverable one in the required timetable, steps will be taken now to ensure that the necessary legislation is in place.

4. Theresa May:

   It is clear that the House does not support this deal, but tonight's vote tells us nothing about what it does support, ... nothing about how - or even if - it intends to honour the decision the British people took in a referendum parliament decided to hold.

5. Rob Ford:

   The EU referendum mobilized many of these. As a result, there are now strong Leave and Remain political identities, which may have a lasting impact.