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objectors

[/əbˈdʒɛktərz/]
noun
objetores
1. People who express disagreement or opposition to something
The objectors raised their concerns at the town hall meeting.
Os objetores levantaram suas preocupações na reunião da câmara municipal.
2. Persons who refuse to comply with a legal requirement, especially military service
Conscientious objectors refused to serve in the military.
Os objetores de consciência recusaram-se a servir no exército.
Synonyms
protestersdissentersopponentscritics
Antonyms
supportersproponentsadvocates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetores
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
objetores
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
opositores
Alternative term emphasizing opposition aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

conscientious objectors
raise objections
voice objections
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