oppression-supporting
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/əˈprɛʃən səˈpɔrtɪŋ/
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/əˈprɛʃən səˈpɔːtɪŋ/
endorsing oppression
Etymology
'oppression-supporting' is a compound word formed from 'oppression' and 'supporting'. 'Oppression' originates from Latin 'opprimere', meaning 'to press against', and 'supporting' comes from Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry from below'.
'oppression' evolved from the Old French 'oppression', and 'supporting' from the Old French 'supporter'.
Initially, 'oppression' meant 'to press against', and 'supporting' meant 'to carry from below'. Together, they now describe endorsing oppressive actions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something or someone that endorses or promotes the act of oppressing others.
The regime was known for its oppression-supporting policies.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 03:26