divided
adjective/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
- (of a group or an organization) split by arguments or different opinions
- The government is divided on this issue.
- a deeply divided society
- The regime is profoundly divided against itself.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc1- Board members were deeply divided on the issue.
- The fragile peace has deteriorated in this ethnically divided city.
- The government is divided on the question of tax cuts.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryDivided is used with these nouns:- electorate
- highway
- loyalty
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