English Dictionary
Definition controversy in British English
controversy
noun
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[countable/uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkɒntrəvɜː(r)si/
1
a disagreement, especially about a public policy or a moral issue that a lot of people have strong feelings about
Example
The election ended in controversy, with allegations of widespread vote-rigging.
Example
the recent controversy over the rates banks charge for exchanging currencies
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