opposition
word
/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/
ah-puh-ZI-shuhn
/ˌɒpəzˈɪʃən/
o-puh-ZI-shuhn
Definition
The act of disagreeing with or resisting something, or the group of people who disagree with or fight against another group, especially in politics.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in political contexts ('the opposition' means parties or people against the government), but also for general disagreement or resistance. Collocates with verbs like 'face', 'meet', 'encounter', or with 'in opposition to'. Not used for friendly competition.
Spanish: oposiciónPortuguese (BR): oposiçãoPortuguese (PT): oposiçãoChinese (Simplified): 反对 - 反对派Chinese (Traditional): 反對 - 反對派Hindi: विपक्षArabic: معارضةBengali: বিরোধ - অপোজিশন (রাজনীতি সংক্রান্ত)Russian: оппозиция - противодействиеJapanese: 反対 - 野党 (政治)Vietnamese: sự phản đối - phe đối lập (chính trị)Korean: 반대 - 야당Turkish: muhalefet - karşıtlıkUrdu: مخالفت - حزب مخالفIndonesian: oposisi - penentangan
Example Sentences
He spoke in opposition to the plan.
basic
Many teachers are in opposition to the new testing system.
natural
The opposition challenged every decision made by the government.
natural
Despite the opposition, the project moved forward.
natural
There was strong opposition to the new law.
basic
The opposition lost the election.
basic