German word

Oppositionspartei

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔpoziˈt͡si̯oːnspaʁˌtaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounopposition party

Example

Viele Oppositionsparteien fordern Reformen.

Many opposition parties are calling for reforms.

Illustration for Oppositionspartei (opposition party)

More examples

Eine wachsende Oppositionspartei kann das Wahlergebnis beeinflussen.

A growing opposition party can influence the election result.

Core concept

A parliamentary counterweight to the governing coalition, combining criticism of government policy with competing plans.

Common phrases

  • eine wachsende Oppositionspartei

    a growing opposition party

  • Stärke der Oppositionspartei

    strength of the opposition party

  • Oppositionspartei im Parlament vertreten

    opposition party represented in parliament

Similar words

Opposition: Forces or groups that oppose the government or governing parties.
Oppositionsfraktion: An official parliamentary group of opposition lawmakers from one party.
Minderheitspartei: A party with too few seats to join the government.

Definition in German

Eine Partei, die im Parlament nicht zur Regierungskoalition gehört und dort die Regierung kontrolliert sowie Gegenvorschläge vorlegt.

Word origin

The compound joins Opposition and Partei to name a party whose political role is opposition rather than participation in government.

Usage tips

  • The word refers specifically to a party outside the governing coalition, not merely to an opposing faction within a governing party.

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