cause célèbre

English - Turkish

Definition of cause célèbre in English Turkish dictionary

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causecelebre

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ünlü dava

English - English

Definition of cause célèbre in English English dictionary

An issue or incident arousing widespread controversy, outside campaigning and/or heated public debate

controversial issue that is widely discussed (e.g. famous lawsuit)

Related Terms

cause celebre

any incident that attracts great public attention

Turkish pronunciation

kôz selıbrı

Synonyms

bone of contention, celebrated case, controversy, debate, grist for the gossip mill, hot potato, moot point, political football, scandal, war of words, affair, controversial case, controversial issue, fuss, matter of the moment

Pronunciation

/ˈkôz ˈseləbrə/ /ˈkɔːz ˈsɛləbrə/

Etymology

[ 'koz ] (noun.) 13th century. From French cause célèbre.