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oppressionist en · ADJ

Etymology

From oppression + -ist.

Meanings

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. 2004, Kathy Ehrensperger, That We May Be Mutually Encouraged: Feminism and the New Perspective in Pauline Studies:

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more oppressionist	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most oppressionist	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

oppressionist en · NOUN

Etymology

From oppression + -ist.

Meanings

1. One who promotes oppression.
   • Our opinion was death to the leaders of the oppressionists, starting with the governor and going straight down the line of mine-owners. 1908, Alfred Damon Runyon, “The Bomb Planters”, in The Smart Set: A Magazine of Cleverness, volume 25, page 132:
   • It sickens one to see you true fellows going over to the oppressionists. 1867, Ellen Wood, A Life's Secret, page 287:

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oppressionists	Number=Plur		lexicographic