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opposition

/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does opposition mean?

noun

The state or fact of being opposed; a group of people who oppose a particular person, policy, or action. In politics, the party or group that is not in power.

Example

"The opposition party has been critical of the government's economic policies."

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