The word "oppressed" means to be treated unfairly and controlled by someone more powerful or to experience a lack of freedom and equality. Full definition
For reasons set up in the Oakland, Calif. - set 1992 prologue, he's got ambitions for the throne, and a fervent belief in getting stunningly advanced weaponry in the hands of oppressed people of color throughout the world. (chicagotribune.com)
The struggle for freedom on the part of oppressed people in general and of the American Negro in particular has developed slowly and is not going to end suddenly. (religion-online.org)
He gave us a worthy model in his own continued light for justice for oppressed groups. (religion-online.org)