English · Culture & Society
resistance
/rɪˈzɪs.təns/
[/rɪˈzɪs.təns/]
opposition to force
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of opposing or fighting against something, especially an occupying power or unwanted change. It can be open or secret.
Example
The local resistance smuggled food and messages past the soldiers guarding the occupied town.
The local resistance smuggled food and messages past the soldiers guarding the occupied town.
Etymology
From Old French 'resistance', from Latin 'resistere' (to stand back, withstand).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in politics, history, physics, and biology.