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   opposition

   /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument: "there was considerable opposition to the proposal" Similar resistancehostilityantagonismantipathyenmityobjectiondissentcriticismdefiancenon-complianceobstructionobstructivenesscounteractiondislikedisapprovaldemurral
   • ▪ a group of opponents, especially in sport, business, or politics: "the home team made short work of the opposition" Similar opponentsopposing sideother sideother teamcompetitioncompetitorsopposersrivalsadversariesantagonistsenemiesliterary:foes
   • ▪ the principal parliamentary party opposed to that in office: British "the leader of the Opposition"
   • ▪ the apparent position of two celestial objects that are directly opposite each other in the sky, especially the position of a planet when opposite the sun.
   • 2. a contrast or antithesis: "a nature–culture opposition" Similar conflictclashdifferencecontrastdisparityantithesispolarity

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin oppositio(n-), from opponere ‘set against’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPOSITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. (Definition of opposition from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of opposition.

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   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. (Definition of opposition from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of opposition.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › oppositionOpposition - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

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   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.

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   OPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. political parties that are not in power. Learn more.

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   Definition of opposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   : 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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPPOSITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the action of opposing, resisting, or combating. 2. antagonism or hostility. 3. a person or group of people opposing, criticizing, or protesting something, someone, or another group. 4. (sometimes cap) the major political party opposed to the party in power and seeking to replace it. 5.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › oppositionOpposition Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    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

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    opposition meaning, definition, what is opposition: strong disagreement with, or protest aga...: Learn more.