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Meaning of repressionist in English:

repressionist

noun

  • A person who advocates or practises repression or repressive measures, especially against a particular racial or social group.

Pronunciation

repressionist

/rɪˈprɛʃ(ə)nɪst/ /rɪˈprɛʃənɪst/

adjective

  • That advocates or practises repression; Designating or characteristic of a repressionist.

Pronunciation

repressionist

/rɪˈprɛʃ(ə)nɪst/ /rɪˈprɛʃənɪst/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in British Controversialist. From repression + -ist.