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orwellian

/ɔːrˈwɛl.i.ən/

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adjective

/ɔːrˈwɛl.i.ən/C2formalpolitical
  • ruОтносящийся к произведениям Джорджа Оруэлла или характерный для них, особенно тоталитарного режима, изображённого в романе «1984»; часто используется для описания угнетающего, манипулятивного или вторгающегося в личную жизнь государственного контроля.

Relating to or characteristic of the works of George Orwell, especially the totalitarian regime depicted in 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'; often used to describe oppressive, manipulative, or invasive government control.

  1. Relating to George Orwell's worksC1formal

    Of or relating to the works of George Orwell, especially his dystopian vision of a future totalitarian state.

    ruОруэлловский

    • The government's surveillance policies have been described as Orwellian.
    • The novel paints an Orwellian picture of a society under constant watch.
    • His writing style is often compared to Orwellian themes of oppression.
  2. Totalitarian or oppressiveC1formal

    Characterized by oppressive, totalitarian control, especially through surveillance, propaganda, and manipulation of language.

    ruОруэлловский

    • The regime's use of propaganda is distinctly Orwellian.
    • The new laws create an Orwellian atmosphere of fear and conformity.
    • Critics argue that the company's data collection practices are Orwellian in nature.

    Synonymsauthoritariandictatorialoppressiverepressivetotalitariantyrannical

    Antonymsdemocraticfreeliberallibertarian

Forms
  • more orwellian comparative form
  • most orwellian superlative form