referendum

Meanings

• noun

  A popular vote held to make a decision, especially on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

  - "The referendum on the new tax law will be held next month."
  - "The result of the referendum was a landslide victory for the proposers."

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Variants

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referenda , referendum , referendums , ad referendum

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'referendum' meaning 'to bring back', referring to the practice of bringing a matter back to the people for a decision.

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Trivia

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1. The first known recorded referendum was held in ancient Athens in 501 BC.

2. The term 'referendum' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Election: Both referendums and elections are methods of making decisions, but while elections choose representatives, referendums decide on specific issues.

2. Plebiscite: A specific type of referendum held to decide on a matter of national importance, such as independence or constitutional change.

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Culture

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Referendums have been used throughout history to give the people a voice in decisions that affect them, from ancient Greece to modern-day democracies.

How to Memorize "referendum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large crowd gathered to vote on an important issue.
   - Visualize a ballot box being filled with votes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'referendum' with the idea of giving the people a voice in decisions.
   - Think of it as a way to bring matters back to the people for a decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin roots: 'refer' meaning 'to bring back' and 'endum' meaning 'a matter'.
   - Think of 'referendum' as a way to 'refer' a matter 'back' to the people.

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