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oppressor

/əˈprɛs.ɚ/
op · pres · sor
Adverb:oppressively
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Plural:oppressors
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Adjective:oppressive
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1

A person, group, or institution that exercises authority or power in a harsh, unjust, or burdensome manner to keep others in subjugation.

Example

"The historical monument honors those who peacefully resisted the colonial oppressor and fought for equal rights."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'oppresseur', from Medieval Latin 'oppressor', an agent noun from the verb 'opprimere' ('to press against, crush, or overwhelm').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oppressor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oppressor
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