opposition

4 definitions • 7 examples

strong disagreement:

There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes.

The unions are in opposition to the government over the issue of increasing the minimum wage.

the team or person being played against in a sports competition:

The opposition has/have some good players so it should be a tough match.

in some political systems, the elected politicians who belong to the largest party that does not form the government:

the Leader of the Opposition

The Opposition has/have condemned the government's proposed tax increases.

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.