Polemic (noun)
pol-em-ik
a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
First recorded in 1610–20; from French polémique “disputatious, argumentative,” from Greek polemikós “of or for war,” equivalent to pólem(os) “war” + -ikos -ic
Example sentences
“The problem was, they relied on one polemic after another instead of instilling some substance into the organisation.”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
