opposition

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♦♦ op|po|si|tion /'ɒpəz'ɪʃən/ (oppositions)
1 [N-UNCOUNT] oft N to n
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.
≠ support
2 [N-COUNT-COLL] usu sing, oft N n
The opposition is the political parties or groups that are opposed to a government.
The main opposition parties boycotted the election, saying it would not be conducted fairly.
3 [N-COUNT-COLL] usu sing, oft the N
In a country's parliament or legislature, the opposition refers to the politicians or political parties that form part of the parliament or legislature, but are not the government.
...the Leader of the Opposition.
4 [N-SING-COLL]
The opposition is the person or team you are competing against in a sports event.
Poland provide the opposition for the Scots' last warm-up match at home.

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