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εναντίον
against /enandi.on/
adpA1#424 most common
Also: versus, opposed to
Example sentences
Είμαι εναντίον της βίας.
I am against violence.
Η κυβέρνηση αποφάσισε να δράσει εναντίον της διαφθοράς.
The government decided to act against corruption.
Οι φίλοι μου είναι εναντίον της ιδέας να φύγουμε νωρίς.
My friends are against the idea of leaving early.
Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε εναντίον των αδικιών.
We must speak against injustices.
Είναι εναντίον του νόμου να οδηγείς χωρίς ζώνη ασφαλείας.
It is against the law to drive without a seatbelt.
Η ομάδα μας αγωνίζεται εναντίον του αντιπάλου.
Our team is fighting against the opponent.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'εναντίον' meaning 'against' comes from the Ancient Greek 'ἐναντίον' (enantíon), which is the neuter form of 'ἐναντίος' (enantíos), meaning 'opposite' or 'contrary'. This word is derived from 'ἐν' (en, 'in') and 'ἀντί' (antí, 'against').
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