Synonyms of referenda

referenda

noun

variants or referendums

plural of referendum

as in votes

an event in which the electorate votes for or against a law that deals with a specific issue

They are having a referendum so the public can decide the controversial issue.

Related Words

• votes
• ballots
• ayes
• yeas
• nays
• noes
• write-ins
• non placets
• absentee ballots
• tickets
• secret ballots
• blackballs
• Australian ballots
• short ballots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of referenda

The referendums are already in place in both school districts, and approval by voters would renew the funding without any tax increase. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Scotland's John Swinney and Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill called for independence referendums in their countries, while Rhun ap Iorwerth did not provide a timetable for one in Wales. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Miami-Dade voters overwhelmingly passed similar referendums in 2018 and 2022. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Scotland’s John Swinney and Northern Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill called for independence referendums in their countries, while Rhun ap Iorwerth did not provide a timetable for one in Wales. — Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Unlike other European monarchies, the constitution allows the ruling prince to dismiss governments, appoint judges, call referendums and veto legislation. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Elder incumbents prevailed in the other primaries that were generational referendums. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

In that role, she was paid by coordinators to collect voter signatures on official petitions that qualify initiatives, referendums and recalls for California state ballots. — City News Service, Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Information on candidates and referendums is available to help people make their choice. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026