1. resistance or confrontation to someone or something
Usage: plural of opposition
2. political parties or groups that oppose the party in power
Usage: political context; plural of opposition
3. contrasting or conflicting forces, ideas, or positions
Usage: plural of opposition

Examples

• The new policy faced strong oppositions from various community groups.
• Political oppositions criticized the government’s handling of the crisis.
• The debate revealed fundamental oppositions between the two philosophies.
• Environmental groups formed oppositions to the proposed mining project.
• The teacher explained the oppositions between different economic theories.
• Several oppositions emerged during the town hall meeting.
• The oppositions in parliament demanded transparency in government spending.