battleground

== English == === Alternative forms === battle ground battle-ground === Etymology === From battle +‎ ground. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbætəlˌɡɹaʊnd/ === Noun === battleground (plural battlegrounds) A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought. (figurative) Any place or situation of dispute or contention. (figurative) Any subject of dispute or contention. (US politics) Ellipsis of battleground state. ==== Synonyms ==== battlefield ==== Coordinate terms ==== battlespace ==== Translations ====