Opposition: meaning, definitions and examples

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opposition

 

[ หŒษ’pษ™หˆzษชสƒษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

politics

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

Synonyms

antagonism, contradiction, protest, resistance

Examples of usage

  • The party was in opposition to the government's proposed policy.
  • There was strong opposition to the new law among the public.
  • The opposition leader criticized the ruling party's decision.
  • The opposition to the war grew stronger as casualties mounted.
  • The opposition to the bill was evident in the heated debate.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A competing team or individual in a sports event.

Synonyms

challenger, competitor, rival

Examples of usage

  • The home team will face tough opposition in the upcoming match.
  • The boxer is known for defeating strong opposition in the ring.
  • Our team needs to prepare well to overcome the opposition.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The action of opposing or resisting something.

Synonyms

conflict, disagreement, rebellion, resistance

Examples of usage

  • There was strong opposition to the construction of the new highway.
  • The opposition to the company's decision was widespread.
  • The opposition to change often comes from fear of the unknown.

Translations

Translations of the word "opposition" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oposiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคชเค•เฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Opposition

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oposisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะพะทะธั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opozycja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅฏพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opposition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oposiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhalefet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงุฑุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opozice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opozรญcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅฏน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opozicija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andstaรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฟะฟะพะทะธั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผxalifษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oposiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'opposition' originated from the Latin word 'opponere', which means 'to place against'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, including politics, sports, and general discussions. The concept of opposition has played a significant role in shaping societies and influencing decision-making processes. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only resistance and dissent but also competition and rivalry. Understanding the dynamics of opposition is crucial in analyzing power structures and conflicts within different spheres of human interaction.

See also: oppose, opposed, opposer, opposing, opposite, unopposed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,974, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.