referenda

ref·er·en·dum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ref-uh-ren-duh m]
- /ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəm/
- /ˌref·əˈren·dəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-uh-ren-duh m]
- /ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəm/

Definitions of referenda word

noun plural referenda the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body, head of state, etc., to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection. Compare initiative (def 4a). 1
noun plural referenda a measure thus referred. 1
noun plural referenda a vote on such a measure. 1

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Origin of referenda

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin: “(thing) to be referred” (neuter gerundive of referre “to bring back”; see refer)

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Parts of speech for Referenda

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Referenda

referenda popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

referenda usage trend in Literature

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