oppositie
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch opposicie, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French oposicion, from Late Latin oppositio, translating Ancient Greek ἀντίθεσις (antíthesis), from the past participle stem of classical Latin oppōnere (“to set against”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
oppositie f (plural opposities, diminutive oppositietje n)
- parliamentary opposition (non-government factions in parliament)
- De oppositie heeft zich tegen het wetsvoorstel uitgesproken tijdens het debat.
- The parliamentary opposition voiced their opposition to the bill during the debate.
- De partijleider van de oppositie kondigde aan dat ze een motie zullen indienen.
- The party leader of the opposition announced that they will submit a motion.
- De stemmen van de oppositie waren unaniem tegen het besluit.
- The votes of the parliamentary opposition were unanimous against the decision.
- opposition, resistance
- Synonyms: tegenstand, verzet
- De oppositie groeit onder de bevolking vanwege de verslechterende economie.
- The opposition is growing among the population due to the deteriorating economy.
- De vakbonden voeren actie om hun oppositie tegen de nieuwe arbeidswet te laten zien.
- The unions are taking action to show their opposition to the new labor law.
- Er is veel oppositie vanuit de oppositiepartijen tegen het voorstel.
- There is a lot of opposition from the opposition parties against the proposal.
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
- → Indonesian: oposisi