noun HSK 6
Traditional 在野黨
opposition party · party out of power
Meaning
在野党 refers to a political party that is not currently in power or does not hold the executive branch of government. The term literally means 'party in the wilderness,' conveying the idea of being outside the centers of governmental authority.
Usage
This is a formal political term used in news, academic writing, and political discourse. It contrasts with 执政党 (the ruling party). The term is commonly used when discussing democratic political systems with multiple parties.
Examples
- 01在野党批评政府的经济政策。.The opposition party criticized the government's economic policies.
- 02该国最大的在野党赢得了更多议会席位。.The country's largest opposition party won more parliamentary seats.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个在野党
Common collocations
- 在野党领袖opposition party leader
- 在野党议员opposition party member of parliament
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 在野 (literally 'in the wilderness,' meaning not in office) with 党 (party). The metaphor of being 'in the wilderness' to describe being out of power has classical roots in Chinese political language.