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Meaning of RIVALRY

Pronunciation:  'rIvulree

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
 
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 Synonyms: competition, contention
 
 Antonyms: cooperation
 
 See Also: contest, group action

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ri"val*ry\, n.; pl. {Rivalries}.
The act of rivaling, or the state of being a rival; a
competition. ``Keen contention and eager rivalries.''
--Jeffrey.
Syn: Emulation; competition. See {Emulation}.
 

 

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