# referendum

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ · frequency rank #7,382

## Definitions
1. A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
2. An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

## Etymology
From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).

## Common misspellings (15)
`erferendum`, `reefrendum`, `refeerndum`, `referednum`, `referenddum`, `referendmu`, `referendumm`, `referenndum`, `referenudm`, `refernedum`, `referrendum`, `refferendum`, `refreendum`, `rfeerendum`, `rreferendum`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/referendum