front line vs theater of war

front line

noun
  • A site of a conflict, effort, or controversial matter of any kind. 

  • A low level. 

  • attack, collectively the attackers or forwards. 

  • A front, or a boundary between opposing positions. 

  • The site of interaction with outsiders, such as customers. 

theater of war

noun
  • A subject that is highly contentious; an area of conflict. 

  • The area in which armed conflict takes place. 

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