Battleground

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbætÉ™lˌɡraÊŠnd/

Origin

From battle + grounds.

Full definition of battleground

Noun

1. A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.The farmer's field was a civil war battleground, and relics such a minnie bullets were frequently found while plowing.
2. Figuratively, any subject of dispute or contention.Abortion was becoming the season's big political battleground, once again.

Synonyms

• battlefield