1. A social, political, or organizational setting characterized by strict control, suppression of freedoms, and restrictions on individual expression or behavior
Artists fled the country due to the repressive environment imposed by the authoritarian regime.
Artistas fugiram do país devido ao ambiente repressivo imposto pelo regime autoritário.
2. A workplace or institutional setting where employees or members are discouraged from speaking freely or pursuing personal development
The repressive environment at the company stifled innovation and creativity.
O ambiente repressivo na empresa sufocou a inovação e a criatividade.