opposition
/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: oppositions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
Noun
Examples
The two politicians are in opposition to the bill.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An opposite or contrasting position.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: oppositeness
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “opposition” mean?
The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
Is “opposition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.