n. 1 the act or an instance of oppressing; the state of being oppressed. 2 prolonged harsh or cruel treatment or control. 3 mental distress.
[ OF f. L oppressio (as OPPRESS) ]
n. 1 the act or an instance of oppressing; the state of being oppressed. 2 prolonged harsh or cruel treatment or control. 3 mental distress.
[ OF f. L oppressio (as OPPRESS) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012