referendum

noun/ˌrefəˈrendəm/CEFR C1

গণভোট

Meaning

A direct public vote on a single important question.

Example sentences

  • The referendum passed narrowly.গণভোটটি অল্প ব্যবধানে পাস হয়েছিল।
  • They held a referendum on the law.তারা আইনটি নিয়ে গণভোট করেছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: plebiscite, ballot

Similar words, and what each means

  • plebiscite

    গণভোট

    A direct vote by all the people of a country on one important question.

  • ballot

    ব্যালট, ভোটপত্র

    A system of secret voting, or the paper used to vote.

Other English words for “গণভোট”

  • plebiscite

    A direct vote by all the people of a country on one important question.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “referendum” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • টেরারিয়াম (ছোট প্রাণী বা গাছ রাখার কাচের ঘর)
    • • রাখাল, পশুপালক
    • • জাঁকজমক, আড়ম্বর
    • • গণভোট
    Show the answer

    গণভোট — referendum (noun) — গণভোট. A direct public vote on a single important question.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “referendum”?

    • • superannuation
    • • plebiscite
    • • treatise
    • • volley
    Show the answer

    plebiscite — plebiscite — গণভোট. A direct vote by all the people of a country on one important question.

Related words