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- Dictionaryop·po·si·tion/ˌäpəˈziSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument: "there was considerable opposition to the proposal" Similar
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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.
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.
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.
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. There is always opposition to raising taxes in this county.
Definition of opposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
OPPOSITION meaning: 1. strong disagreement: 2. the team or person being played against in a sports competition: 3. in…. Learn more.
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 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
noun. uk / ˌɒpəˈzɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. [ U ] strong disagreement: Is there much opposition to the proposed changes? There has been strong opposition from local residents. Fewer examples. Both proposals have met with fierce opposition. She has become increasingly vociferous in her opposition to the scheme.
to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
