leader of the opposition

noun phrase

: the principal member of the opposition party in a British legislative body who is given the status of a salaried government official and an important role in organizing the business of the house

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Only Shyne, now the leader of the opposition in the Belize House of Representatives, did time for the incident. —

Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024 As a leader of the opposition to these despots, Sirleaf survived imprisonment, exile, and an abusive husband. —

Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024 For now, the leader of the opposition, María Corina Machado, remains in Venezuela and has vowed to continue to fight. —

Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024 The main leader of the opposition, Gonzalez, and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, have gone into hiding since the vote. —

Greg Wehner, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leader of the opposition

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leader of the opposition was in 1771

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“Leader of the opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leader%20of%20the%20opposition. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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