opposition

US /ˌɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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1.

oppositie, weerstand

strong disagreement with or resistance to something, such as a plan, idea, or system

:
There was strong opposition to the new policy.
Er was sterke oppositie tegen het nieuwe beleid.
The government faced considerable opposition from the public.
De regering stuitte op aanzienlijke oppositie van het publiek.
2.

oppositie, oppositiepartij

a political party or group that is not in power but is critical of the government and seeks to replace it

:
The leader of the opposition criticized the government's budget.
De leider van de oppositie bekritiseerde de begroting van de regering.
The opposition party gained more seats in the recent election.
De oppositiepartij won meer zetels bij de recente verkiezingen.
3.

tegenstelling, contrast

a contrast or antithesis

:
The painting shows a clear opposition between light and shadow.
Het schilderij toont een duidelijke tegenstelling tussen licht en schaduw.
There is a fundamental opposition between their philosophies.
Er is een fundamentele tegenstelling tussen hun filosofieën.