aupēhitanga

oppression

Mātauranga

Education

He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Te aupēhi i tētahi tangata mā te mahi kino ki a rātou.
  • The act of keeping someone down through harsh and unjust treatment.

He Tauira | Example

Ko te aupēhitanga i raro iho i te mana o te kāwanatanga tonu te take nui o ngā raruraru.
The oppression under government authority is the main cause of the problems.