Meaning & use
Oppressor
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A person, group, or system that treats others unjustly or cruelly, keeping them subjugated through the abuse of power.
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The revolution was fought to overthrow a brutal colonial oppressor.
The memoir describes life under an oppressor who controlled every aspect of daily life.
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Comes from the Latin 'opprimere,' meaning 'to press down,' capturing the image of a crushing, unjust force.
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