subject; topic; theme




the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

"he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"

Type of:
  • message; content; subject matter; substance

Types:
  • bone of contention
  • precedent
  • question; head
  • keynote


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