Meaning of the word controversy in English

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controversy

US /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/
UK /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/
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Noun

a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention concerning a matter of opinion

Example:
The new policy sparked a huge controversy.
There was a lot of controversy surrounding the decision.