"opposer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: opposers [plural]
Etymology: From oppose + -er. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|oppose|-er|text=+|tree=1}} From oppose + -er. Head templates: {{en-noun}} opposer (plural opposers)
  1. One who opposes, one who shows opposition. Synonyms: opponent

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