Meaning
opponent, dissident
- A person who opposes someone or something, especially a political regime or prevailing ideology.
In a sentence
Il noto oppositore politico è stato rilasciato dopo mesi di carcere.
The well-known political dissident was released after months in prison.
Il governo ha respinto le critiche avanzate dagli oppositori del progetto.
The government rejected the criticisms put forward by opponents of the project.
Chi sono i principali oppositori di questa riforma?
Who are the main opponents of this reform?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| oppositore | masculine · singular |
| oppositori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'oppositrice' (plural: 'oppositrici').