opposition

op-po-si-tion · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Resistance or dissent to a plan, idea, or action.

  2. 2.

    (politics) The principal political party or parties opposing the one in power.

  3. 3.

    A group or force that opposes or competes against another.

  4. 4.

    The state of being opposite or in contrast.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in opposition to — against; in contrast to
  • •
    the loyal opposition — the minority party in a democratic system

Related words

Antonyms: agreement, cooperation, support
See also: opponent, oppose, opposed, resistance
Synonyms: antagonism, objection, resistance

Etymology

From Latin oppositio ("a setting against"), from opponere ("to set against").