Looking for the meaning of the word OPPRESSION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OPPRESSION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Oppression
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin oppressio(n-), from the verb opprimere (see oppress)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈprɛʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority
Short Definition:prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority
Examples:- a region shattered by oppression and killing
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