noun
oppressor
Oppressor (noun) means a person or group that uses power unjustly to control or mistreat others. Example: “The rebels finally overthrew their oppressors.”
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A person or group that uses power unjustly to control or mistreat others.
"The rebels finally overthrew their oppressors."
How to use oppressor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who holds others down through unfair force.
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Word forms
- Plural
- oppressors
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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.
