debating-society

Definition

Noun: A "debating society" is an organized group of people who meet regularly to practice and engage in formal debates on various topics. This term refers specifically to the institution or club itself, not to a single event or debate.

Usage Examples

• (She became a member of the group that practices debating.)
• (The organized club conducted its regular gathering.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a member of a debating society": to belong to such a group.

  • He has been an active member of the debating society for three years. (He participates in the club's debates regularly.)

• "to found a debating society": to establish such a group.

  • The students founded a debating society to encourage intellectual discussion. (They created a new club for debating.)

Variants and Related Words

• Debating (adj): relating to the activity of debating.

  • The debating competition was intense. (The contest involving debates was fierce.)

• Debate (n): a formal discussion on a particular topic.

  • The debate lasted two hours. (The formal discussion was lengthy.)

Synonyms

• Debate club: another common term for a group focused on debating.
• Discussion group: a broader term for a group that discusses topics, though not necessarily in a formal debate format.

Related Idioms

• "to be in the debating society": to be a member of the group.
  • She is in the debating society, so she argues well. (She belongs to the club and therefore is skilled at debating.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Debate on: to discuss a topic formally.
  • The society will debate on the issue of climate change. (The group will hold a formal discussion on this subject.)