opposition (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/
Definition
A situation in which people or groups disagree with or are against something or someone.
Examples
The new law faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
There was considerable opposition to the proposed tax increase.
She found herself in opposition to her colleagues on the issue.
How to Use opposition
- opposition to (prepositional phrase)
- The act of disagreeing with or being against something. — "There was widespread opposition to the war."
- leader of the opposition (collocation)
- The politician who leads the main political party that is not in power. — "The leader of the opposition gave a speech criticizing the government."
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