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opositor

[o.po.zi.ˈtoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: opositors
opponent; one who opposes
1. A person who opposes or resists something or someone
The opositor challenged the proposal during the meeting.
O opositor desafiou a proposta durante a reunião.
2. In academic or competitive contexts, a candidate taking an examination or competing for a position
Several opositors competed for the university position.
Vários opositors competiram pela posição na universidade.
3. A political opponent or adversary
The opositor voiced strong criticism of the government.
O opositor expressou crítica forte ao governo.
Synonyms
adversárioantagonistarivaloponentecontradictor
Antonyms
apoiadoraliadosimpatizantedefensor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opositor
commonly used in academic and political contexts
Portugal
opositor
used primarily in formal or academic settings

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