Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with referendum in American Collocation
referendum
noun
countable/uncountable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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.