oppressor
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Noun — A person or group that uses power unjustly to control or mistreat others.
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Etymology
From Old French oppressor and Latin oppressor, the "one who presses down" — from the same root as oppress.
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What does “oppressor” mean?
The word “oppressor” means a person or group that uses power unjustly to control or mistreat others. In plain terms, someone who holds others down through unfair force.
How do you use “oppressor” in a sentence?
Here is “oppressor” used in a sentence: “The rebels finally overthrew their oppressors.”
What part of speech is “oppressor”?
“Oppressor” is a noun.
Where does the word “oppressor” come from?
The word “oppressor” comes from Latin. From Old French oppressor and Latin oppressor, the "one who presses down" — from the same root as oppress.