controversy
nounfeminine/puˈlɛmikɐ/medium
po·lé·mi·ca
Definition
Lively and controversial discussion about a subject that arouses divergent and passionate opinions.
The government's decision stirred up major controversy in the media.
The author's book was at the centre of a heated literary controversy.
Common collocations
stir up controversyenter into controversycontroversial issue
Etymology
Do grego 'polemikós' (relativo à guerra, hostil).