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debate noun

  /di-/ , /də-/ , /dɪˈbeɪt/
  • An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
 Debatte
  • An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
 Diskussion, Debatte
  • (uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
 Streitgespräch, Debatte

debate verb

  /di-/ , /də-/ , /dɪˈbeɪt/
  • (ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
 debattieren

debatable adjective

  [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ]
  • Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.
 fraglich, strittig, umstritten

debatably

umstritten

debater noun

  /dɪˈbeɪtə(ɹ)/
  • One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.
 Diskussionsteilnehmer
budget debate
Haushaltsdebatte
TV debate
TV-Duell
culture of debate
Streitkultur
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