middle ground

noun

1

: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives

2

: middle distance sense 1

Synonyms

• golden mean
• mean
• medium
• middle
• midpoint

Examples of middle ground in a Sentence

The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency.

Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bartholomew argues a more sensible regulation would strike some sort of middle ground, and give the heirs of dead artists around 20 years to control their digital replicas. —Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 May 2024

Brous and other progressive Jewish leaders are seeking a middle ground that respects the humanity on both sides of the conflict — as elusive as that goal may seem. —Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

middle ground

noun

: a position midway between extreme or opposing points of view, choices, or objectives