Meaning of the word controversial in English

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controversial

US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/
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Adjective

1.

giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement

Example:
The new policy is highly controversial.
He made some controversial remarks during the debate.
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