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Gay rights is just a matter of time. Look at the polls. Worrying about gay marriage, let alone gay civil unions or gay employment rights, is a middle-age issue. Young people just can't see the problem. At worst, gays are going to win this one just by waiting until the opposition dies off.
Gail Collins

Meaning of "opposition" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPPOSITION

opposition  [ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPPOSITION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Opposition is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OPPOSITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Opposition

Opposition may mean or refer to: ▪ Opposition, a term describing the position of a celestial body ▪ Opposition, a term describing the position of the kings relative to each other ▪ Opposition proceeding, an administrative process available under some patent or trademark laws ▪ Opposition of the thumb, the location of the thumb opposite to the fingers so that the hand can grasp objects ▪ Square of Opposition, a type of logic diagram ▪ Opposition, two terms with a shared literal, one positive, the other negative...

Definition of opposition in the English dictionary

The first definition of opposition in the dictionary is the act of opposing or the state of being opposed. Other definition of opposition is hostility, unfriendliness, or antagonism. Opposition is also a person or group antagonistic or opposite in aims to another.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPPOSITION


apposition
ˌæpəˈzɪʃən
composition
ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən
deposition
ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən
disposition
ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən
electrodeposition
ɪˈlektrəʊˌdepəˈzɪʃən
exposition
ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən
imposition
ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən
interposition
ˌɪntəpəˈzɪʃən
juxtaposition
ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən
oviposition
ˌəʊvɪpəˈzɪʃən
position
pəˈzɪʃən
predisposition
ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən
preposition
ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən
presupposition
ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃən
proposition
ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən
reposition
ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən
superimposition
ˌsuːpərˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən
superposition
ˌsuːpəpəˈzɪʃən
supposition
ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən
transposition
ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPPOSITION

oppose
opposed
opposed-cylinder
opposeless
opposer
opposing
opposingly
opposite
opposite number
opposite prompt
opposite sex
opposite to
oppositely
oppositeness
Opposition benches
opposition hold
oppositional
oppositionist
oppositionless
oppositive

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPPOSITION

accreditation
acquisition
addition
ambition
audition
competition
condition
definition
edition
exhibition
expedition
ignition
in a position
in addition
in mint condition
limited edition
nutrition
recognition
tradition
transition
tuition

Synonyms and antonyms of opposition in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OPPOSITION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «opposition» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of opposition

Translation of «opposition» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPPOSITION

Find out the translation of opposition to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of opposition from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «opposition» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反对派
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

oposición
570 millions of speakers

English

opposition
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विपक्ष
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُعارَضَةٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сопротивление
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

oposição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিরোধী দল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

opposition
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembangkang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Widerstand
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

反対
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oposisi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự chống đối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எதிர்ப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विरोधी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

muhalefet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

opposizione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

opozycja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

опір
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

opoziție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εναντίωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

opposisie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

opposition
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

motstand
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of opposition

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPPOSITION»

The term «opposition» is very widely used and occupies the 9.150 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPPOSITION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «opposition» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «opposition» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about opposition

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10 QUOTES WITH «OPPOSITION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word opposition.
1
John Acton
Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the United States was the result of a powerful reaction against democracy, and in favor of the traditions of the mother country.
2
Marcia Angell
Liberals are wrong to think that opposition to health reform is a rejection of big government. If health reform consisted of extending Medicare to everyone, people would be delighted. There are millions of 64-year-olds out there who can hardly wait to be 65.
3
Franz Beckenbauer
I kept my speeches short as captain. I focused on the key points of the opposition of the day. As coach, I was never afraid to give long speeches to the players throughout our preparations. It was important they had all the information possible.
4
Kenneth Clarke
I cannot remember a time in opposition - I am talking about the last four years - when we have done less work on policy and more on slogans. But because of my European views I wasn't allowed to participate.
5
John Clayton
I believe any question that man can ask has a reasonable answer-at least an answer that is as consistent with God's existence as it is in opposition to God's existence.
6
Bainbridge Colby
That does not mean that we must forego just and fair criticism, or refrain from opposition to policies which are debatable or which do not command our approval.
7
Gail Collins
Gay rights is just a matter of time. Look at the polls. Worrying about gay marriage, let alone gay civil unions or gay employment rights, is a middle-age issue. Young people just can't see the problem. At worst, gays are going to win this one just by waiting until the opposition dies off.
8
Bob Cousy
That seemed to be the case with most of the teams based in the smaller towns - the fans were more rabid, and they wanted to literally kill the opposition.
9
Stephen Covey
Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.
10
Martin Van Creveld
In Tunisia, the so-called Yasmin revolution has led to the installation of a relatively moderate Islamic government. Whether or not that means democracy will, however, only be put to the test if and when the time comes for another election, which the opposition may win.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPPOSITION»

Discover the use of opposition in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to opposition and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Accountability of Armed Opposition Groups in International Law
In this award-winning scholarship, Liesbeth Zegveld examines the need to legally identify the parties involved when internal conflicts arise, and the reality of their demands for rights.
Liesbeth Zegveld, 2002
2
The Idea of a Party System: The Rise of Legitimate ...
This work traces the historical processes in thought by which American political leaders slowly edged away from their complete philosophical rejection of a party and hesitantly began to embrace a party system.
Richard Hofstadter, 1970
3
Theory and Resistance in Education: Towards a Pedagogy for ...
Provides new theoretical and political tools for addressing how pedagogy, knowledge, resistence, and power can be analyzed.
Henry A. Giroux, 2001
4
Around and Beyond the Square of Opposition
This book presents a collection of previously unpublished papers by high level specialists of the square from all over the world.
Jean-Yves Béziau, Dale Jacquette, 2012
5
Memory, History and Opposition: Under State Socialism
This collection of articles focuses on the contest and contrast between official versions of history and historical events as remembered by actual participants or witnesses. The articles cover socialist regimes in the 20th century.
Rubie S. Watson, 1999
6
From Opposition to Power: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party
This title provides an overview of the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan, its history, policies, and structure.
Shelley Rigger, 2001
7
The Politics of Opposition in Contemporary Africa
In South Africa, Michael Neocosmos
Adebayo O. Olukoshi, 1998
8
Opposition and Democracy in South Africa
This collection examines the nature, scope and prospects for political opposition under African National Congress political dominance.
Roger Southall, 2001
9
Translation and Opposition
This volume sees translation through the prism of linguistic/cultural hybridity and inter/intra-social agency, bringing together cultural and sociological perspectives.
Dimitris Asimakoulas, Margaret Rogers, 2011
10
Anti-rock: The Opposition to Rock 'n' Roll
This book is about the history of opposition to rock and roll from its beginnings up to the mid-80s, written from a pro-rock point of view.
Linda Martin, Kerry Segrave, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPPOSITION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term opposition is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ethiopia Opposition Head to Run Campaign From Eritrea
The leader of a U.S.-based Ethiopian opposition group relocated to Eritrea to organize civil and armed resistance against the government in the ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
2
The UK's opposition parties are moving left, and it could lose them …
The UK won't hold another general election until 2020, but the opposition parties are searching their souls to work out if they can win it, and in ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
3
Burundian Opposition Rejects President Nkurunziza's Re-Election
Burundian opposition parties that boycotted presidential elections rejected the results, which gave Pierre Nkurunziza a third term that ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
4
Top Syrian Opposition Groups Reach Accord in Brussels
Leaders of two Syrian opposition groups announced in Brussels Friday their agreement to join forces and push for a political settlement of the ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Opposition politicians weigh their options
Since their election defeat in 2011, opposition politicians Yee Jenn Jong and Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss have continued to walk the ground in ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
6
First Black Leader of South Africa's Opposition Seeks to Unseat the …
HARTBEESPOORT, South Africa — ON a chilly Saturday morning, as delegates of South Africa's official opposition party streamed into this ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Opposition says onus of running Parliament on Government
Referring to a 'dharna' by BJP members against disruption in Parliament, opposition parties including BSP and JD(U), who are protesting over ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
Federal Opposition 'very concerned' about investigation into …
The Federal Opposition says it has serious concerns about the conduct of an investigation into Speaker Brownyn Bishop's use of travel ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
9
Venezuela bars foreign lawmakers' visit to jailed opposition leader
Authorities of the jail near Caracas where Venezuelan opposition leader Leopold Lopez is being held refused Friday to allow a group of foreign ... «Fox News Latino, Jul 15»
10
'Ariel Sharon ignored IDF brass's opposition to Gaza withdrawal'
... but he also disregarded opposition from most of his top generals, the former head of the army's central command told Israel Radio on Friday. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»

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