Bahasa Melayu
penindasan
English
oppression, suppression
Penindasan is the act of oppressing or suppressing people or rights.
ڤنينداسن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Rakyat bangkit menentang penindasan.
The people rose up against oppression.
Penindasan terhadap pekerja tidak boleh diterima.
Oppression of workers is not acceptable.
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What does “oppression” mean in Malay?
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penindasan
It means unfair treatment or suppression.
Word family
Common derived forms
- penindas
- an oppressor
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