Die Opposition
Example: Die Opposition kritisierte die Regierung während der Debatte heftig.
Definition
"Die Opposition" refers to the group or parties that oppose the current government or ruling authority, often criticizing its policies and actions, especially during debates or political discussions.
Etymology
The word "die Opposition" comes from Latin 'oppositio,' meaning 'a setting against' or 'resistance.' It entered German through French, maintaining the meaning of standing against or opposing something, typically in a political context.
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"Die Opposition" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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