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rivalry
Definitions
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noun
A
situation
in
which
people
,
groups
,
or
organizations
compete
against
each
other
for
the
same
goal
or
superiority
.
The
rivalry
between
the
two
football
teams
has
been
intense
for
decades
.
Sibling
rivalry
often
leads
to
arguments
over
toys
and
attention
.
The
companies
are
engaged
in
a
fierce
rivalry
for
market
dominance
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
rivalis
Word parts
rivus (stream) + -alis (pertaining to)
Originally meant
pertaining to a stream
Background
Originally, 'rivalis' referred to people who lived on opposite sides of a stream and competed for its resources. The term evolved to describe any competitive relationship.