political opposition
A recognized political party or group of parties in multiparty political systems that…A recognized political party or group of parties in multiparty political systems that is present in Parliament or some other legislative body and does not control the floor (usually due to being in the minority).
» Algeria doesn't have a true political opposition.
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3 sentencesAlgeria doesn't have a true political opposition.
He argues that in the name of fighting terrorism, the government is oppressing political opposition.
In Morocco, the political opposition is persecuted.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A recognized political party or group of parties in multiparty political systems that is present in Parliament or some other legislative body and does not control the floor (usually due to being in the minority).
(countable, uncountable)An unrecognized political party in a one-party state.
(countable, uncountable)Actions by one political group against another political group, either by using governmental power or by popular actions such as protests; generally, disagreement in politics.
Forms
plural: political oppositions| Singular | political opposition |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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