opposite number vs opposite side

opposite number

noun
  • A person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in another organization; a counterpart 

opposite side

noun
  • A side, party (e.g. a team or armed force) seen as adversary, enemy etc. opposite one (or more) other(s), as in a battle or team sports competition. 

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