point of contention

/ˌpɔɪnt əv kənˈtɛnʃən/

a subject of disagreement or argument

The distribution of wealth remains a major point of contention in political debates.

This phrase highlights an ongoing disagreement about wealth distribution in politics.

general

an issue or topic that people strongly disagree about

The new policy became a point of contention among employees.

Employees strongly disagreed about the new policy.

The border dispute has been a point of contention between the two countries for decades.

The two countries have argued about the border for many years.

This phrase is commonly used in discussions about conflicts, debates, or disagreements.

Collocations

major point of contentiona significant issue that people strongly disagree aboutongoing point of contentiona subject of disagreement that continues over time

a subject of prolonged dispute

Use this phrase when describing disagreements that are significant or ongoing.

This is a noun phrase, so it functions as the subject or object in a sentence.

The phrase combines 'point' (a specific issue) and 'contention' (disagreement), first recorded in the mid-16th century.

This phrase is neutral and can be used in formal or informal contexts. It is commonly used in politics, law, and business discussions.

point

a specific issue or topic

root

indicates a relationship

preposition

contention

disagreement or argument

root

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