battleground
noun/ˈbætəlˌɡraʊnd/
Frequency rank: #12,088 most common English word
Meaning
a place or situation in which a struggle or conflict takes place.
Example sentence
The two candidates turned the small town into battleground for their fierce political debate.
Synonyms & related words
- arena
- battlefield
- warzone
- contest
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