euthanasia debate
- noun
- /juːθəˈneɪziə dɪˈbeɪt/
- Literature
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debate sobre la eutanasia
- The euthanasia debate often centers on questions of personal autonomy and dignity.
Examples
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Recent legislation reignited the national euthanasia debate in parliament.
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Medical professionals play a key role in the euthanasia debate worldwide.
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The euthanasia debate has intensified in recent years.
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Many people are passionate about the euthanasia debate.
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The euthanasia debate raises important ethical questions about the right to die.
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In many countries, the euthanasia debate involves discussions about patient consent and medical ethics.
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The euthanasia debate has sparked protests and support rallies across the nation.
How Controversial
465
4.9
- Literature
- Formal
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2.0
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1.4
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1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The overall meaning — a public discussion about euthanasia — is directly and compositionally derived from 'euthanasia' (ending life to alleviate unbearable pain) plus 'debate' (a formal discussion). This straightforward noun+noun combination follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Euthanasia debate names the public discussion about assisted dying. The word euthanasia comes from words meaning 'good death' and debate means a public discussion. So the phrase brings to mind people arguing about when a 'good death' should be allowed, which is why it means a public argument about what is right and what the law should say.