Political_repression Political_repression

Political repression - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Arrestment, Ban, Blackout, Block, Blocking, Censorship, Check, Choking, Closure, Constraint, Constriction

Political repression means restriction of abilities of certain groups of people to take part in political life of a society or persecution of people for their political adherence. This is often associated with violent or discriminatory means.

In some states, such as Soviet Union, "repression" can be an official term and official policy with respect to internal political opponents of the state.

See also: Purge

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