Oppressionist
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who promotes oppression.
"It sickens one to see you true fellows going over to the oppressionists."
Adjective
- 1 Taking part in or promoting oppression.
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From oppression + -ist.
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