Opposition Meaning
/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe action of opposing or of being in conflict.
nounAn opposite or contrasting position.
Sentence Examples
There is certain to be some opposition to your suggestion.
The proposal met with opposition.
The opposition to her plan made her more determined than ever.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team faced strong ____ from the fans when they tried to move to another city.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The political ____ called for an emergency debate on the government's handling of the crisis.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English opposicioun, from Old French oposicion (whence French opposition), from Late Latin oppositiō, translating Ancient Greek ἀντίθεσις (antíthesis), from the past participle stem of classical Latin oppōnō (“to set against”). Equivalent to oppose + -ition.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Terra Firma is an Alliance political party formed after the First Contact War. Its policy agenda is based on the principle that Earth must 'stand firm' against alien influences. This covers a variety of legislation. Recent activities by Terra Firma include opposition to a law requiring high school alien language study, a proposal to increase tariffs on alien imports, and leading a popular movement to mark the First Contact War with a public holiday."
— 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Terra Firma Party Codex entry:
"That worries the government, which fears that environmental activism could become the foundation for more general political opposition."
— 2013 August 10, “Can China clean up fast enough?”, in The Economist, volume 408, number 8848:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team faced strong ____ from the fans when they tried to move to another city.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The political ____ called for an emergency debate on the government's handling of the crisis.