battlefield
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/ˈbætəlˌfild/
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/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/
place of combat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'battlefield' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'bataille' and 'feld', where 'bataille' meant 'battle' and 'feld' meant 'field'.
Historical Evolution
'bataille' and 'feld' transformed into the modern English word 'battlefield'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a field of battle', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of ground on which a battle is or was fought.
The soldiers returned to the battlefield to retrieve their fallen comrades.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35