Meaning of the word oppression in English

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oppression

US /əˈpreʃ.ən/
UK /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Noun

1.

a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom:

Example:
Every human being has the right to freedom from oppression.
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