repressionist

/rɪˈprɛʃənɪst/
noun
  1. A person who supports or practices repression, especially political repression.
    • History books often condemn repressionists who used violence to maintain power.
    • The dictator was a notorious repressionist who silenced all opposition.
    • Repressionists in the government passed laws to limit personal freedoms.
adjective
  1. Relating to or supporting the practice of repression.
    • She wrote an article about the dangers of repressionist governments.
    • The country's repressionist stance made it difficult for journalists to work.
    • The repressionist policies of the regime were widely criticized.
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