Meaning of the German Word "Unterdrückung"

Unterdrückung
oppression

Cruel and unfair treatment by people in power.

Example Sentence

Sie kämpften gegen die Unterdrückung durch ihre Regierung.

Other Meanings of This Word

The use of force to control a group of people.

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Definition: Cruel and unfair treatment by people in power.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "Unterdrückung"?

B2

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Noun

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