Meaning Of The Word Opponent

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What's The Definition Of Opponent?

opponent
A politician's opponents are other politicians who belong to a different party or who have different aims or policies.
In a sporting contest, your opponent is the person who is playing against you.

opponent in American English
a person who opposes; person against one in a fight, game, debate, argument, etc.; adversary
opposite, as in position
adjective: being opposite, as in position
noun: a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary

opponent in British English
adjective: opposite, as in position
noun: a person who opposes another in a contest, battle, etc

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