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- Dictionaryopposition/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/
noun
- 1. resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument: "there was considerable opposition to the proposal" Similar
- 2. a contrast or antithesis: "a nature–culture opposition" Similar
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noun [ U ] us / ˌɑp·əˈzɪʃ·ən / Add to word list. disagreement with something, often by speaking or fighting against it, or ( esp. in politics) the people or group who are not in power: The proposal faces strong opposition. They expect to defeat the opposition.
Opposition is strong, angry, or violent disagreement and disapproval. The government is facing a new wave of opposition in the form of a student strike. Much of the opposition to this plan has come from the media. [ + to] Synonyms: hostility, resistance, resentment, disapproval More Synonyms of opposition.
: an act of setting opposite or over against : the condition of being so set. He spoke in opposition to the new law. 4. : hostile or contrary action or condition. offered strong opposition to the advance of the enemy. 5. a. : something that opposes. specifically : a body of persons opposing something.
noun. the action of opposing, resisting, or combating. antagonism or hostility. a person or group of people opposing, criticizing, or protesting something, someone, or another group. Sometimes Opposition. the major political party opposed to the party in power and seeking to replace it.
Definition of opposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Opposition is something that goes against or disagrees with something or someone else. Just about any political view has opposition. Chances are you know the word opposite: this means something similar. The opposition to something goes in the opposite direction.
noun [ U ] us / ˌɑp·əˈzɪʃ·ən / Add to word list. disagreement with something, often by speaking or fighting against it, or ( esp. in politics) the people or group who are not in power: The proposal faces strong opposition. They expect to defeat the opposition.
OPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. political parties that are not in power. Learn more.
opposition meaning, definition, what is opposition: strong disagreement with, or protest aga...: Learn more.
noun. The act of opposing. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An opposed condition; resistance, contradiction, contrast, hostility, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any person, group, or thing that opposes. Webster's New World. Placement opposite to or in contrast with another. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
