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familiar topic
[fəˈmɪliər ˈtɑːpɪk]
noun phrase
pl: familiar topics
assunto familiar; tópico familiar
1.
A subject or theme that is well-known, commonly discussed, or previously encountered
Climate change is a familiar topic in modern politics.
Mudanças climáticas são um assunto familiar na política moderna.
2.
A subject that someone has personal knowledge or experience with
For the panel discussion, they chose speakers who had expertise in familiar topics to their audience.
Para a discussão em painel, eles escolheram palestrantes com especialidade em tópicos familiares para o seu público.
Synonyms
known subject
common topic
well-known theme
recurring theme
established subject
Antonyms
unfamiliar topic
obscure subject
unknown theme
novel topic
foreign subject
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
assunto familiar; tópico conhecido
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
assunto familiar; tema recorrente
Common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
tema familiar; assunto conhecido
Slightly more formal register preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
old hat
beaten to death
same old story
nothing new under the sun
tread well-worn ground
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