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Oppressor: meaning, definitions and examples

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oppressor

 

[ ษ™หˆprษ›sษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

injustice

A person or group that oppresses others through the unjust exercise of authority or power, often leading to discrimination, inequality, and suffering.

Synonyms

autocrat, despot, dictator, tyrant

Examples of usage

  • The oppressor in the society was the ruling class that exploited the labor of the working class.
  • Throughout history, many movements have risen up against oppressors to fight for equality and justice.
Context #2 | Noun

history

In historical contexts, an oppressor refers to a powerful entity or nation that subjugates and dominates another group or territory through force or coercion.

Synonyms

conqueror, domineer, overlord, subjugator

Examples of usage

  • The colonizers were seen as oppressors by the indigenous population, as they imposed their rule and exploited the resources of the land.
  • The oppressor's regime was marked by suppression of dissent and harsh penalties for those who opposed their rule.

Translations

Translations of the word "oppressor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น opressor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคชเฅ€เคกเคผเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterdrรผcker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penindas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝะพะฑะธั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciemiฤ™ลผca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘ๅœง่€… (ใ‚ˆใใ‚ใคใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oppresseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ opresor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zalim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ต์••์ž (eog-apja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธุงู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utlaฤovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utlรกฤateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ‹่ฟซ่€… (yฤpรฒzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatiralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบgari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรผlmkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ opresor

Etymology

The word 'oppressor' has its origins in Latin, derived from the verb 'opprimere,' meaning 'to press down' or 'to overpower.' The concept of oppression and oppressors has been prevalent throughout history, with various groups and individuals seeking to resist and overcome oppressive forces. From ancient civilizations to modern societies, the struggle against oppressors has been a central theme in the quest for freedom and justice.

See also: oppressed, oppression, oppressive, oppressively.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,472, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.