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Definition divide in British English

divide noun

[countable] noun
/dɪˈvaɪd/
1

an important difference or disagreement between two people or groups

Example

the North-South divide (=political and economic differences between areas in the north and south)

Example

There's a clear divide between the two parties on the issue of taxation.

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2

a watershed

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Definition divide in British English