The participant who opens an academic debate by putting forward objections to a theological or philosophical thesis.
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
One who opposes another in words (in a dispute, argument or controversy).
One who is opposed or objects (to a policy, course of action or set of ideas).
One who opposes another physically (in a fight, sport, game, or competition).
A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions.
To systematize, or put in rigid order.
To form soldiers into a regiment.