Battleground

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/"b{t@l%graUnd/}}

Noun

 * 1) A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.
 * The farmer's field was a civil war battleground, and relics such a minnie bullets were frequently found while plowing.
 * 1) Figuratively, any subject of dispute or contention.
 * Abortion was becoming the season's big political battleground, once again.

Synonyms

 * battlefield