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Definition culture war in American English

culture war noun

noun
1

a situation in which people are polarized into opposing groups, and everyone is expected to choose a side

Example

This is the problem with culture wars: things that once seemed straightforward are suddenly riven with perils and connotations.

Definition culture war in American English