Orwellian (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the works of George Orwell (especially his picture of a future totalitarian state).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The government's plan to monitor all online activity has been criticized as orwellian, with many fearing the loss of individual freedoms and privacy.
- The novel's depiction of a society where independent thought is discouraged and citizens are constantly surveilled is a classic example of an orwellian dystopia.
- The new security measures, including facial recognition software and widespread CCTV cameras, have been likened to an orwellian nightmare by civil liberties groups.
- In the orwellian world of the novel, the government exercises total control over its citizens, suppressing any form of dissent or rebellion.
- The politician's use of doublespeak and propaganda to manipulate public opinion has been accused of being orwellian in its intent to deceive and mislead.