Meaning of the word referendum in English

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referendum

US /ˌref.əˈren.dəm/
UK /ˌref.əˈren.dəm/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
The country held a referendum on joining the European Union.
The government promised to hold a referendum on the new constitution.
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