controversy

Controversy is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈcɑntɹəˌvɝsi/

Noun

Singular controversy

Plural controversies

1. When there is a controversy about something, people don't agree about it and there is a lot of talking about it.

   There's a controversy about whether cars should be allowed to drive in this part of the city.

   Newspapers love to write about controversies.