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oppression

 

[ əˈprɛʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social injustice

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. Oppression can manifest in various forms such as discrimination, exploitation, or marginalization.

Synonyms

exploitation, persecution, subjugation, suppression, tyranny

Examples of usage

  • Women have been fighting against oppression for centuries.
  • Oppression based on race is a serious issue in many societies.
  • The oppressive regime suppressed any form of dissent.
  • The minority group suffered from oppression by the ruling class.
  • Oppression can lead to social unrest and resistance.

Translations

Translations of the word "oppression" in other languages:

🇵🇹 opressão

🇮🇳 उत्पीड़न

🇩🇪 Unterdrückung

🇮🇩 penindasan

🇺🇦 гноблення

🇵🇱 ucisk

🇯🇵 抑圧 (よくあつ)

🇫🇷 oppression

🇪🇸 opresión

🇹🇷 baskı

🇰🇷 억압 (eog-ap)

🇸🇦 اضطهاد

🇨🇿 útlak

🇸🇰 útlak

🇨🇳 压迫 (yāpò)

🇸🇮 zatiranje

🇮🇸 kúgun

🇰🇿 қысым

🇬🇪 ჩაგვრა (chagvra)

🇦🇿 zülm

🇲🇽 opresión

Etymology

The word 'oppression' originated from the Latin word 'oppressio', which means 'a pressing down'. The concept of oppression has been prevalent throughout history, with various groups experiencing oppression based on factors such as race, gender, or social class. Oppression is often associated with the abuse of power and the denial of basic rights and freedoms. The fight against oppression has been a key theme in social justice movements around the world.

See also: oppressed, oppressive, oppressively, oppressor.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,706 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.