opponent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin from opponere, to oppose

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɒpəʊnən̩t/

[edit] Noun

opponent (plural opponents)

1. An individual or group who is a rival of another.
2. One who attempts to stop the progression of.
3. One who objects to.
4. In team sports, a player of an opposite team.

[edit] Antonyms

• supporter

[edit] Translations