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referendum Synonyms

Another word for referendum

Choosing another word for referendum depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Usage Example

"The government held a national plebiscite to decide whether to amend the constitution."

Strongest
plebiscite
Strong
ballot
vote
poll

• noun (Context 2)

The legal or constitutional process of referring a state legislative act, constitutional amendment, or important public issue directly to the people for final approval or rejection.

Usage Example

"Under the state's system of direct democracy, citizens can challenge newly passed laws through a plebiscite."

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plebiscite
Weak
initiative

• Nearby Words

referable
referee
reference
referendum
referential
referral
referrer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Referendum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/referendum
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