De onderdrukking
Example: De onderdrukking van minderheden leidde tot veel protesten.
Definition
"De onderdrukking" refers to the act or process of subjugating or oppressing a group or individuals, often involving the unjust exercise of power to restrict freedoms and rights. For example, "De onderdrukking van minderheden leidde tot veel protesten" means the oppression of minorities led to many protests.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de onderdrukking" originates from the verb "onderdrukken," which combines "onder" meaning 'under' or 'below' and "drukken" meaning 'to press.' It conveys the idea of pressing down or suppressing. Did you know? This imagery of pressing down vividly captures the concept of oppression.
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