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Pronunciation / Transliteration: vipakshi
"विपक्षी दल ने नए कानून का विरोध किया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Individuals or groups that compete against each other in a contest, game, or conflict.
"In the championship match, the two opponents displayed remarkable skill and determination." - 2
Persons who disagree with or resist a particular idea, policy, or proposal.
"The opponents of the new law argued that it would infringe on personal freedoms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'opponent' originates from the Latin 'opponens', the present participle of 'opponere', meaning 'to place against'. It evolved through Middle English, maintaining its meaning of someone who opposes or competes against another.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Opponents" is said worldwide
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opposants
Transliteration: oppo-zan
"Les opposants ont exprimé leurs préoccupations lors de la réunion."
Gegner
Transliteration: gehg-ner
"Die Gegner des Vorschlags waren sehr lautstark."
oppositori
Transliteration: op-po-si-tor-i
"Gli oppositori hanno manifestato contro la nuova legge."
oponentes
Transliteration: o-po-nent-es
"Los oponentes del proyecto presentaron sus argumentos."
oponentes
Transliteration: o-po-nent-es
"Os oponentes se reuniram para discutir suas preocupações."
विपक्षी
Transliteration: vipakshi
"विपक्षी दल ने नए कानून का विरोध किया।"
对手
Transliteration: duìshǒu
"比赛中，两个对手都表现得非常出色。"
상대
Transliteration: sangdae
"경기에서 두 상대는 모두 뛰어난 실력을 보여주었다."
対戦相手
Transliteration: taisensōte
"試合で二人の対戦相手は素晴らしい技術を見せた。"
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