Meaning of the German Word "Unterdrückung"

Unterdrückung
repression

The use of force to control a group of people.

Example Sentence

Das Volk litt unter der politischen Unterdrückung.

Other Meanings of This Word

Cruel and unfair treatment by people in power.

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Definition: The use of force to control a group of people.

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

C1

What grammatical category does "Unterdrückung" have?

Noun

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