as opposed to
US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/

1.
anziché, in contrasto con
in contrast with; rather than
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We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
Abbiamo deciso di andare in treno anziché volare.
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He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
Preferisce lavorare da casa anziché in ufficio.