noun

rivalry

rivalry, competition, contention

There is a great rivalry between the two teams.

There is a great rivalry between the two teams.

Sibling rivalry can be difficult for parents.

Sibling rivalry can be difficult for parents.

rivalry ((between A and B)) competition between two or more people/groups There is a great rivalry between the two teams.

rivalry ((for sth.)) competition for something There was rivalry for the manager's job.

Synonyms: competition, contention, conflict; Antonyms: cooperation, alliance

From 'rival' + the suffix '-ry', which denotes a state or condition.

This is the state of being rivals. If you 'rival' someone, you are in a 'rivalry'.

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