Meaning
oppressor
- A person, regime, or authority that keeps others subservient through harsh or unjust control.
In a sentence
Il popolo si ribellò con coraggio contro il crudele oppressore.
The people courageously rebelled against the cruel oppressor.
La storia non dimentica i crimini commessi da quell'oppressore spietato.
History does not forget the crimes committed by that ruthless oppressor.
I cittadini chiedevano giustizia dopo anni di tirannia sotto l'oppressore.
The citizens demanded justice after years of tyranny under the oppressor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| oppressore | masculine · singular |
| oppressori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine form is 'oppressora' or 'oppressatrice', though rarely used in modern speech.
- Frequently paired with 'vittima' (victim) or 'oppresso' (the oppressed).