What is CONTROVERSY? What does CONTROVERSY mean? CONTROVERSY meaning, definition & explanation

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What is CONTROVERSY? What does CONTROVERSY mean? CONTROVERSY meaning - CONTROVERSY pronunciation - CONTROVERSY definition - CONTROVERSY explanation - How to pronounce CONTROVERSY?

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Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus (see verse), hence, "to turn against."

The most applicable or well known controversial subjects, topics or areas are politics, religion, philosophy, parenting and sex. History is similarly controversial. Other minor yet prominent areas of controversy are economics, science, finances, culture, education, the military, society, celebrities, organisation, the media, age, gender, and race.

Controversy in matters of theology has traditionally been particularly heated, giving rise to the phrase odium theologicum. Controversial issues are held as potentially divisive in a given society, because they can lead to tension and ill will, and as a result they are often considered taboo to be discussed in the light of company in many cultures.