In opposition to: meaning, definitions and examples
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in opposition to
[ ɪn ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən tuː ]
prepositional phrase
In opposition to means in conflict or disagreement with something or someone.
Synonyms
against, contrary to, opposed to
Examples of usage
- He stood in opposition to the new policy.
- Our views are in opposition to each other.
Translations
Translations of the word "in opposition to" in other languages:
🇵🇹 em oposição a
🇮🇳 के विरोध में
🇩🇪 im Gegensatz zu
🇮🇩 dalam oposisi terhadap
🇺🇦 в опозиції до
🇵🇱 w opozycji do
🇯🇵 に反対して
🇫🇷 en opposition à
🇪🇸 en oposición a
🇹🇷 karşı
🇰🇷 에 반대하여
🇸🇦 في معارضة ل
🇨🇿 v opozici k
🇸🇰 v opozícii voči
🇨🇳 反对
🇸🇮 v nasprotju z
🇮🇸 í andstöðu við
🇰🇿 қарсы
🇬🇪 წინააღმდეგ
🇦🇿 qarşı
🇲🇽 en oposición a
Word origin
The phrase 'in opposition to' originates from the Latin word 'oppositio', meaning opposition or contrast. Over time, it has been adapted into English and is commonly used to express disagreement or conflict with something or someone.