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Definition of vis-à-vis preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

vis-à-vis

preposition
 
/ˌviːz ɑː ˈviː/
 
/ˌviːz ɑː ˈviː/
(from French)
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  1. in relation to
    • Britain’s role vis-à-vis the United States
  2. in comparison with
    • It was felt that the company had an unfair advantage vis-à-vis smaller companies elsewhere.
See vis-à-vis in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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