The difference between Battlefield and Battleground
When used as nouns, battlefield means the area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field, whereas battleground means a location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.
check bellow for the other definitions of Battlefield and Battleground
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Battlefield as a noun:
The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.
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Battleground as a noun:
A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.
Examples:
"The farmer's field was a civil war battleground, and relics such a minnie bullets were frequently found while plowing."
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Battleground as a noun (figurative):
Any subject of dispute or contention.
Examples:
"Abortion was becoming the season's big political battleground."