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polemic
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As a noun, polemic means a person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another. As an adjective, it means having the characteristics of a polemic.
Meanings of polemic
7 meaningsnoun
A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.
An argument or controversy.
A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
A writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)person
Similar: polemicist, polemistA controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
adjective
Having the characteristics of a polemic.
Of or involving dispute or controversy
Similar: polemical
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).