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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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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.
a. : something that opposes. specifically : a body of persons opposing something. Each candidate is focused on raising more money than the opposition. b. often capitalized : a political party opposing and prepared to replace the party in power. The opposition is likely to win the upcoming election. oppositional. ˌä-pə-ˈzi-sh (ə-)nəl. adjective.
1. uncountable noun. Opposition is strong, angry, or violent disagreement and disapproval. The government is facing a new wave of opposition in the form of a student strike. Much of the opposition to this plan has come from the media. [ + to] Synonyms: hostility, resistance, resentment, disapproval More Synonyms of opposition.
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.
Definition of opposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
OPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. political parties that are not in power. Learn more.
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
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.
1 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.
