Oppressionist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oppressionist is an adjective meaning Taking part in or promoting oppression.
Meaning
Taking part in or promoting oppression.
More Meanings
- One who promotes oppression.
Example Sentences
It sickens one to see you true fellows going over to the oppressionists.
Our opinion was death to the leaders of the oppressionists, starting with the governor and going straight down the line of mine-owners.
Nevertheless, for centuries this interpretation of Paul and of his way of thinking has, along with other elements, nurtured anti-Judaism, which led to the rise of political anti-Semitism and oppressionist nationalism, with its horrific consequences.
Word Forms
- oppressionists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oppressed, antioppressive, antioppression, orientationist, repressive, antipoor.
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