steadfast opposition
[/ˈstɛdfæst əˈpɒzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: steadfast oppositions
oposição firme
1. unwavering, resolute, and determined resistance or disagreement against something or someone
The community maintained steadfast opposition to the new development project.
A comunidade manteve oposição firme ao novo projeto de desenvolvimento.
2. consistent and loyal resistance that does not waver despite pressure or difficulty
Their steadfast opposition to the policy never faltered over the years.
A sua oposição firme à política nunca vacilou ao longo dos anos.
This phrase is commonly used in political discourse, activism, and social movements in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese media and politics, 'oposição firme' is frequently employed when discussing resistance to government policies or institutional decisions. In American English, 'steadfast opposition' carries connotations of moral conviction and principled resistance, often appearing in civil rights contexts and political speeches.
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