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- Dictionaryopposition/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/
noun
- 1. resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument: "there was considerable opposition to the proposal" Similar
- 2. a contrast or antithesis: "a nature–culture opposition" Similar
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She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents. The company took no heed of public opposition to the plans. The strength of the opposition was rather more than she'd bargained for. The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.
The meaning of OPPOSITION is a configuration in which one celestial body is opposite another (such as the sun) in the sky or in which the elongation is near or equal to 180 degrees. How to use opposition in a sentence.
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.
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.
noun [ 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 power: The proposal faces strong opposition. They expect to defeat the opposition.
Opposition is strong, angry, or violent disagreement and disapproval. There is strong opposition to the plan from local people. American English : opposition / ɒpəˈzɪʃən /
[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. He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime.
OPPOSITION definition: 1. strong disagreement: 2. political parties that are not in power. Learn more.
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.
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
