: a position or set of opinions that is acceptable to many different people
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.
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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/middle%20ground. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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