"pseudo-controversy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pseudo-controversies [plural]
Etymology: From pseudo- + controversy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pseudo-|controversy}} pseudo- + controversy Head templates: {{en-noun}} pseudo-controversy (plural pseudo-controversies)
  1. Something falsely presented as a controversy.
    Sense id: en-pseudo-controversy-en-noun-EIW~1Dw6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-, Pages with 1 entry

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