plural rivalries
: a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other
There is a bitter/friendly rivalry between the two groups.
a strong sense of rivalry
In our family there was plenty of sibling rivalry. [=competition or jealousy between sisters and brothers]
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“Rivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rivalry. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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