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Definition: a vote that is open to everyone and held on a specific topic
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym(s): election, poll
Antonym(s): table
Example Sentences:
1. The students voted in a referendum to decide on the location of the holiday dance.
2. If you are against raising taxes to build a new library, then you should vote in the referendum.
3. The issue of statehood will be decided by a public referendum.
