Simple meaning
What does Opposition mean?
Opposition means the group or side that disagrees with the current proposal or leadership.
Dictionary definition
The group or side that disagrees with the current proposal or leadership.
Example sentences
Opposition in a sentence
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In social studies, we read the word opposition.
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The class article used opposition to describe a public system idea.
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The passage used opposition to explain how community decisions can be organized.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
disorderlack of organized structure
chaosconfused or uncontrolled conditions
Word family
Opposition word family
Base word
opposition
noun
opposition
Base form.
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What does opposition mean?
Opposition is used to describe the group or side that disagrees with the current proposal or leadership.
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