Opposition Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB: 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.
OPPOSITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBnoun. the action of opposing, resisting, or combating. antagonism or hostility. a person or group of people opposing, criticizing, or protesting something, someone, or another …
OPPOSITION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBnoun [ 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 …
OPPOSITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBOPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. the team or person being played against in a sports competition: 3. in…. Learn more.
Opposition (politics) - Wikipedia
WEBIn politics, the opposition comprises one or more political parties or other organized groups that are opposed, primarily ideologically, to the government (or, in American English, the administration ), party or group in political control of a city, region, state, country or …
Opposition Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WEBOPPOSITION 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 noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
WEBopposition. [uncountable, singular] the act of strongly disagreeing with somebody/something, especially with the aim of preventing something from happening. Opposition came primarily from students. opposition to somebody/something Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans.
OPPOSITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
WEBOPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. political parties that are not in power. Learn more.
OPPOSITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB3 days ago · noun. 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.
opposition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
WEB1 disagreeing strongly with someone or something, especially with the aim of preventing something from happening We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. 2 contrasting two people or things that are very different Leisure is often defined in opposition to work.
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