polemic (n.)

  1. a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)

    [ Syn: polemicist , polemist ]

  2. a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

    polemic (adj.)

  1. of or involving dispute or controversy

    [ Syn: polemical ]

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