1. a place where a battle is fought or was fought
2. a place or situation where opposing groups compete or argue intensely
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The historic battleground is now a national park.
• Gettysburg was a famous Civil War battleground.
• The courtroom became a battleground between the opposing lawyers.
• Education funding has become a political battleground.
• The company turned into a battleground between management and workers.
• Social media is often a battleground for different opinions.
• The election made our state a key battleground.