The word **“repression”** comes from Latin and has evolved through Old French and Middle English. Here’s a breakdown of its etymology: • **Latin:** _repressio_ → derived from _reprimere_ (to press back, restrain, suppress). • _re-_ (again, back) + _premere_ (to press, push down). • This suggests the original meaning of **pushing something back or holding it down**. • **Old French:** _répression_ → carried the sense of suppressing or restraining. • **Middle English (14th–15th century):** _repression_ → adopted with meanings related to **forcing something back or keeping something under [[Control]]**, often in a political or psychological sense. By the 19th century, **psychological repression** (as used by Freud) emerged, referring to the [[Unconscious]] suppression of desires, memories, or thoughts. The word retains its core meaning across different contexts—whether describing political oppression, emotional [[Control]], or psychological suppression. `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:`