opponent

Meanings

Noun

  • One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

Adjective

  • Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
  • Situated in front; opposite.

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Origin

  • Borrowed from Latin oppōnēns ("opposing"), present active participle of oppōnō.

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