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Definition opponent in British English

opponent noun

[countable] noun
/əˈpəʊnənt/
1

someone who is competing against you

Example

You're facing a much more experienced opponent in tomorrow's match.

Example

His opponent received only 36 per cent of the vote.

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1.1

someone who is arguing or fighting with you

Example

The president's former adviser is now one of his most outspoken opponents.

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1.2

someone who disagrees with something such as an idea or plan and tries to change or stop it

Example

opponents of the legislation

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Definition opponent in British English