Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oppressive-regime
noun
/əˈprɛsɪv rɪˈɡim/
Definition
A government or authority that exercises harsh and unfair control over a population.
Examples
- The oppressive regime restricted freedom of speech and assembly.
- Citizens lived in fear under the oppressive regime that controlled every aspect of their lives.
- Many people fled the country to escape the oppressive regime in search of safety and democracy.
Meaning
An oppressive regime typically involves the use of force, censorship, and intimidation to suppress dissent and maintain power.
Synonyms
- tyranny
- dictatorship
- totalitarianism
- autocracy
- despotism
