B1nounpoliticsconflict
US/ˌɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
strong disagreement with a plan or idea; also the political parties not in power
In context
There was strong opposition to the plan to cut down the old trees.
The opposition said the new tax would hurt poor families.
Despite opposition from his parents, he chose to study art.
Words that go with opposition
adjective + noun
- strong oppositionThe new law met strong opposition.
noun + preposition
- opposition toOpposition to the new airport is growing.
- in opposition toThey marched in opposition to the war.
noun + noun
- opposition partyThe opposition party voted against the budget.
verb + noun
- face oppositionThe project faced opposition from local people.