A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of a new law or policy.

A general term used to describe various types of votes or polls that gauge public opinion on specific issues.

जनों की राय जानने के लिए मतदान

English Usage: Many referenda were held throughout the year to assess public opinion on climate change.

Hindi Usage: पूरे वर्ष में कई जनों की राय जानने के लिए मतदान आयोजित किए गए ताकि जलवायु परिवर्तन पर जनमत समझा जा सके।