battlefront

[ bat-l-fruhnt ]

noun

1. the extreme forward area of a battlefield, where troops are in direct contact with the enemy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of battlefront¹

First recorded in 1910–15; battle ¹ + front

Example Sentences

Since then, “Star Wars” has become a sort of battlefront in the culture wars where self-proclaimed “superfans” feel emboldened to make racist and sexist remarks veiled as criticism.

From Los Angeles Times

Female agency and bodily autonomy have once again become political battlefronts, and debates around artificial intelligence have invited anxiety about the future and deeper questions about humanity.

From Los Angeles Times

Ukraine’s defense ministry said reserve units had been deployed to counter the Russian ground attack, a move that could also complicate efforts to bolster Ukrainian defense elsewhere along the battlefront.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the corruption and incompetence of the czar’s government, along with huge losses on the battlefronts, had eroded the army’s morale and darkened the mood of the Russian public.

From Literature

The U.S. officials said some of the weapons will be delivered very quickly to the battlefront — at times within days — but it could take longer for other items to arrive.

From Seattle Times