Opposition Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Opposition" is used as noun with the meaning of "opposition", "political opposition" or "resistance".

Essential properties of "Opposition"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Opposition
  • Plural: die Oppositionen

Meanings of "Opposition" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Political group opposing and criticizing the government"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Opposition kritisierte die neue Gesetzesvorlage scharf.The opposition sharply criticized the new bill.
  2. In einer Demokratie spielt die Opposition eine wichtige Rolle.In a democracy, the opposition plays an important role.
  3. Die Opposition forderte Neuwahlen aufgrund des Skandals.The opposition demanded new elections due to the scandal.

2.) "Act of opposing or resisting"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Trotz starker Opposition wurde das Projekt durchgeführt.Despite strong opposition, the project was carried out.
  2. Seine Ideen stießen auf heftige Opposition bei den Kollegen.His ideas met with fierce opposition from colleagues.
  3. Die Opposition gegen den Bau der Autobahn wächst stetig.The opposition to the construction of the highway is growing steadily.

3.) "Contrast or difference between two things"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Opposition zwischen Arm und Reich wird immer größer.The opposition between rich and poor is growing ever larger.
  2. In seinem Vortrag betonte er die Opposition von Theorie und Praxis.In his lecture, he emphasized the opposition of theory and practice.
  3. Die Opposition von Hell und Dunkel ist ein beliebtes Stilmittel in der Kunst.The opposition of light and dark is a popular stylistic device in art.
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