The noun rivalry has to do with the state or situation in which rivals (usually in the “competitor” sense) exist, or in which rivaling happens. In politics we have political rivalries, and in matters of the heart there are romantic rivalries.

RIVALRY definition: 1. a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing: 2. a…. Learn more.

RIVALRY meaning: 1. a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing: 2. a…. Learn more.

Rivalry is the act of competing for the same thing against another person. Your rivalry with your older sister is amusing to the family but very annoying to her. Rivalry comes from the noun rival, the person you compete against.

Rivalry is the "against each other" spirit between two competing sides. The relationship itself may also be called "a rivalry", and each participant or side a rival to the other. Someone's main rival may be called an archrival.

rivalry - the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"

Rivalry is competition or conflict between people or groups. What causes rivalry between brothers?

What does the noun rivalry mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun rivalry, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun rivalry? About 7 occurrences per million words in modern written English. How is the noun rivalry pronounced?

RIVALRY meaning: a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other

Rivalry is competition or fighting between people, businesses, or organizations who are in the same area or want the same things.