1. the areas where opposing military forces meet and fight during a war
2. areas of intense conflict or competition in non-military contexts
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The general studied maps showing the various battlefronts across Europe.
• Supplies were desperately needed at the eastern battlefronts.
• Medical units were stationed close to the battlefronts to treat wounded soldiers.
• The war had multiple battlefronts spanning three continents.
• Corporate executives opened new battlefronts in the competition for market share.
• Environmental activists are fighting on several battlefronts to protect wildlife.
• The political campaign created battlefronts in every swing state.