oppressor

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures

Etymology

From Middle English oppressour, from Old French opressor and Latin oppressor; equivalent to oppress + -or.

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