oppositional
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oppositional
Relating to the political opposition; belonging to an oppositional stance or group. It describes a rejecting or critical attitude toward the government or a prevailing opinion.
Die oppositionellen Abgeordneten stimmten gegen den Gesetzentwurf der Regierung.
The oppositional members of parliament voted against the government's bill.
oppositional
Taking a generally opposing or contradictory stance, also outside a political context.
Er ist bekannt für seine oppositionelle Haltung gegenüber jeder Art von Autorität.
He is known for his oppositional attitude toward every kind of authority.
The adjective 'oppositionell' (oppositional) is derived directly from the noun 'die Opposition' (the opposition). The ending '-ell' is a typical way to form adjectives from nouns. If you understand 'Opposition' (opposition), you can easily work out the meaning of 'oppositionell' (oppositional).
Die Opposition ist gegen den Plan, und auch die oppositionellen Medien berichten kritisch.
The opposition is against the plan, and the oppositional media are also reporting critically.
You can tell from the context whether the political or the general meaning is intended. Words like 'Partei' (party), 'Regierung' (government), or 'Abgeordnete' (members of parliament) point to politics. Words like 'Haltung' (attitude), 'Verhalten' (behavior), or 'Geist' (spirit) point to a generally contradictory attitude.
Die oppositionelle Partei stimmte gegen das Gesetz.
The oppositional party voted against the law.
In a political context, 'oppositionell' (oppositional) is often combined with nouns such as 'Partei' (party), 'Fraktion' (parliamentary group), 'Kräfte' (forces), or 'Bewegung' (movement).
Die oppositionelle Fraktion im Parlament hat einen eigenen Vorschlag eingebracht.
The oppositional parliamentary group introduced its own proposal in parliament.
