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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.
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.
: 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 [ 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 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.
Definition of opposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
OPPOSITION meaning: 1 : actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something often + to; 2 : action that is done to stop or defeat someone or something
OPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. political parties that are not in power. Learn more.
What does the noun opposition mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun opposition, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. opposition has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
