oppressionist

adj, noun — 2 senses

oppressionist

adj

Etymology From oppression + -ist.

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:

oppressionist

noun

Etymology From oppression + -ist.

1

One who promotes oppression.

  • It sickens one to see you true fellows going over to the oppressionists.1867, Ellen Wood, A Life's Secret, page 287:
  • 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:

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