common ground

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noun

a foundation of common interest or comprehension, as in a social relationship or a discussion.

Origin of common ground

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby common ground

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Words related to common ground

communion, community, mutuality

British Dictionary definitions for common ground

common ground

noun

an agreed basis, accepted by both or all parties, for identifying issues in an argument

Idioms and Phrases with common ground

common ground

Shared beliefs or interests, a foundation for mutual understanding. For example, The European Union is struggling to find common ground for establishing a single currency. [1920s]