position issue

noun

A controversial political or social topic that divides voters or the public based on ideology, values, or differing self-interests.

Opposite
valence issue
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Meanings

nounposition issue (plural position issues)

plural position issues

  1. governmentA controversial political or social topic that divides voters or the public based on ideology, values, or differing self-interests.

    Antonyms: valence issue

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA controversial political or social topic that divides voters or the public based on ideology, values, or differing self-interests.

Opposite
valence issue
Cite this entry
APA

position issue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/position%20issue

MLA

“position issue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/position%20issue. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “position issue,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/position%20issue.

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