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Definition of battlefield

battlefield

/ˈbæt.əl.fiːld/
bat · tle · field
Plural:battlefields
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battlefield Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The piece of ground on which a military battle is or was fought.

Example

"Historians spent years mapping the ancient battlefield to understand how the two armies maneuvered."

2

A place, situation, or sphere of activity characterized by intense conflict, competition, or disagreement.

Example

"In recent decades, digital privacy has become a major legal and political battlefield."

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• Nearby Words

battleaxe
battlebus
battlecruiser
battlefield
battlefront
battleground
battlegroup

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed as a compound of 'battle' (from Old French bataille) and 'field' (from Old English feld).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Battlefield. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/battlefield
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