English Dictionary

referendum

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

名詞

(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.

日本語の意味

国民投票：提案された法律や憲法改正案に関して、国民が直接投票で意思を示す政治的手続き

The government announced that it will hold a nationwide referendum on the proposed constitutional amendment next month.

政府は来月、全国規模の憲法改正案に関する国民投票を実施すると発表した。

意味（1）

(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.

In some cases, a referendum on the proposed bond issue must be held.

意味（2）

An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.

referenda （ plural ）

referendums （ plural ）