De controverse
Example: De controverse over het nieuwe beleid blijft de gemoederen bezighouden.
Definition
"De controverse" refers to a prolonged public disagreement or debate, often involving differing opinions on a particular issue. It highlights a situation where conflicting views provoke discussion and sometimes heated argument, as in the example where a new policy sparks ongoing controversy.
Etymology
The word "de controverse" comes from the French 'controverse,' meaning dispute or debate, which in turn derives from Latin 'controversia,' combining 'contra' (against) and 'vertere' (to turn). Did you know that it literally means 'turning against,' perfectly capturing the essence of opposing viewpoints?
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"De controverse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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