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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesदबाने वाला
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dabāne vālā
"दबाने वाला अंततः हार गया।"
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2 senses- 1
A person or entity that oppresses others, often through unjust or cruel use of power.
"The regime was known for its brutal tactics, making it a notorious oppressor of dissent." - 2
An individual or group that exercises authority in a harsh or tyrannical manner.
"Throughout history, many oppressors have faced resistance from those seeking freedom."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'oppressor' originates from the Latin 'opprimere', meaning 'to press down'. It evolved through Old French 'opresser' before entering Middle English, where it took on the modern sense of someone who exercises harsh control over others, particularly in a political or social context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oppressor" is said worldwide
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Oppresseur
Transliteration: opʁɛsœʁ
"L'opresseur a été renversé par le peuple."
Unterdrücker
Transliteration: ʊntɐˈdʁʏkɐ
"Der Unterdrücker wurde schließlich besiegt."
Oppressore
Transliteration: oppresˈso.re
"L'oppressore è stato sconfitto dalla resistenza."
Opresor
Transliteration: oˈpɾesoɾ
"El opresor fue derrocado por el pueblo."
Opressor
Transliteration: oˈpɾesɔʁ
"O opressor foi finalmente derrotado."
दबाने वाला
Transliteration: dabāne vālā
"दबाने वाला अंततः हार गया।"
压迫者
Transliteration: yāpò zhě
"压迫者最终被推翻。"
억압자
Transliteration: eog-apja
"억압자는 결국 무너졌다."
抑圧者
Transliteration: yokuatsu-sha
"抑圧者は最終的に打倒された。"
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