Etymology: * Latin: suppressiō, from suppressus, past participle of supprimere
Meaning: * The act of suppressing or the state of being suppressed
Origin: * The Latin verb supprimere developed from sub- ("under") and premere ("to press"). It originally meant "to press down" or "to keep down." Over time, it came to be used figuratively to refer to the suppression of ideas, feelings, or actions.
Historical Usage: * In the Roman Republic, suppression was used to refer to the censorship of political opponents or the suppression of revolts. * In the Middle Ages, suppression was used by the Church to suppress heresy and other forms of dissent. * During the Enlightenment, the suppression of ideas and expression was a major concern of philosophers who argued for freedom of thought and speech. * In the modern era, suppression has been used to refer to the suppression of minority rights, political dissent, and other forms of social or political control.
Etymology The word suppress derives from the Latin word supprimere meaning to press
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