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big brother

/ˈbɪɡ ˈbrʌðər/

Übersetzung: Aus George Orwells Roman „1984“ stammender Begriff für eine allmächtige, allgegenwärtige und kontrollierende Regierung oder Macht, die die Handlungen und Gedanken der Bürger überwacht. Wörtlich bezeichnet er auch den älteren Bruder.

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/ˈbɪɡ ˈbrʌðər/B2formalpolitical
  • deAus George Orwells Roman „1984“ stammender Begriff für eine allmächtige, allgegenwärtige und kontrollierende Regierung oder Macht, die die Handlungen und Gedanken der Bürger überwacht. Wörtlich bezeichnet er auch den älteren Bruder.

A term referring to an all-powerful, intrusive, and controlling government or authority that monitors citizens' actions and thoughts, originating from George Orwell's novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'. It can also refer to an older male sibling in a literal sense.

  1. Older male siblingA1formal

    A male sibling who is older than the speaker.

    deGroßer Bruder

    • My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
    • She looks up to her big brother for advice.
    • His big brother is two years older than him.

  2. Surveillance stateB2formal

    A person or organization representing a government or authority that invades privacy and exercises oppressive control, often through surveillance.

    deGroßer Bruder

    • The novel '1984' warns against a society ruled by Big Brother.
    • Many people fear that government surveillance is turning us into a Big Brother state.
    • The concept of Big Brother is often used to criticize excessive monitoring.