Added 9 October 2026
opposition
/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun
In Latin: oppositiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about opposition at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.
he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens
- The relation between opposed entities.
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The act of hostile groups opposing each other.
the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions
Origin
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.
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