Added 9 October 2026
opponent
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/ noun
In Latin: adversarius, obversus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about opponent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A contestant that you are matched against.
- Someone who offers opposition.
adjective
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Characterized by active hostility.
opponent (or opposing) armies
Origin
Borrowed from Latin oppōnēns (“opposing”), present active participle of oppōnō (“to oppose”).
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