middle ground
noun
Definition of middle ground
1 : a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives
2 : middle distance 1
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Examples of middle ground in a Sentence
The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency.
Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.
First Known Use of middle ground
1752
MIDDLE GROUND Defined for English Language Learners
middle ground
noun
Definition of middle ground for English Language Learners
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: a position or set of opinions that is acceptable to many different people
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