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Common collocations with referendum in American Collocation

referendum noun countable/uncountable

US /ˌrefəˈrendəm/

types of referendum

binding
constitutional
consultative
national
nationwide
presidential

The result of the referendum is not legally binding.

coming soon

forthcoming
upcoming

The money will support the forthcoming constitutional referendum.

have a referendum

call
conduct
have
hold
organize

At least nine countries are committed to holding a referendum on the new treaty.

want a referendum

call for
demand
propose
want

We demand a referendum on this fundamental shift in the way we are governed.

win/lose a referendum

lose
win

There is little likelihood that he can win a referendum on giving up the pound.