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Meaning of gainstander | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer

archaic

Examples

“"[…] Formerly, it is said, they were leopards; but now they are become⟳ lions at all points, and must take⟳ precedence of beast, fish⟳, or fowl, or woe worth the gainstander."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

gainstanding gainstrife gainstriving gaintaking gainword Gainza

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