locally-opposed
|lo-cal-ly-op-posed|
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/ˈloʊkəli əˈpoʊzd/
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/ˈləʊkəli əˈpəʊzd/
local conflict
Etymology
'locally-opposed' originates from the combination of 'local,' meaning 'pertaining to a particular area,' and 'opposed,' meaning 'in contrast or conflict with.'
The term 'locally-opposed' evolved from the need to describe conflicts or contrasts that are specific to a certain area, rather than being widespread.
Initially, it meant 'opposed in a local context,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is in opposition or contrast within a specific local area or context.
The locally-opposed groups held a meeting to discuss their differences.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 08:08