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Definition of battleground

battleground

/ˈbæt.əl.ɡraʊnd/
bat · tle · ground
Plural:battlegrounds
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battleground Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A piece of land or geographical area on which a battle is or has been fought.

Example

"Historians preserved the ancient battleground as a national monument to educate future generations."

2

An area, sphere of activity, or subject of intense disagreement, debate, or competition.

Example

"Digital privacy has become a major legal battleground between technology companies and consumer advocates."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or designating a geographical region, electoral district, or market where competing political parties or rivals have roughly equal support and campaign intensely for dominance.

Example

"Both presidential candidates spent the final week of the campaign visiting key battleground states."

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• Nearby Words

battlecruiser
battlefield
battlefront
battleground
battlegroup
battlement
battler

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