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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Opposition leaders in India have criticized the government for not allowing Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in parliament, to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to New Delhi.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The leader of the opposition, positioned to be the likely successor in the next free general election, has confirmed that the same message resonates with his party, as the interest in a long-term, robust Dominican-American relationship transcends party lines.
—Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters that President Andry Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters.
—CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters.
—Lovasoa Rabary, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The leader of the opposition, positioned to be the likely successor in the next free general election, has confirmed that the same message resonates with his party, as the interest in a long-term, robust Dominican-American relationship transcends party lines.
—Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters that President Andry Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters.
—CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters.
—Lovasoa Rabary, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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