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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDebate
/dɪˈbeɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
"The presidential candidates will participate in a televised debate tonight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'debatre', meaning 'to fight, contend, or beat down', which itself comes from the Latin prefix 'de-' (down) and 'battuere' (to beat). Over time, the physical connotation evolved during the Middle English period into a formal verbal exchange of opposing arguments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Debate" is said worldwide
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débat
Transliteration: debat
"Le débat sur la réforme des retraites est intense."
Debatte
Transliteration: Debatte
"Die Debatte im Parlament dauerte mehrere Stunden."
dibattito
Transliteration: dibattito
"Il dibattito pubblico ha sollevato molte questioni importanti."
debate
Transliteration: debate
"El debate entre los candidatos fue muy animado."
debate
Transliteration: debate
"O debate sobre a nova lei gerou muita polémica."
बहस
Transliteration: bahas
"संसद में नए विधेयक पर गरमागरम बहस हुई।"
辩论
Transliteration: biànlùn
"这场辩论吸引了许多观众的关注。"
토론
Transliteration: toron
"우리는 그 주제에 대해 열띤 토론을 벌였다."
討論
Transliteration: tōron
"その問題について活発な討論が行われた。"
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