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Definition of Orwellian
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the works of George Orwell (especially his picture of a future totalitarian state).
Definition of Orwellian
1. Adjective. Pertaining to or resembling the works of George Orwell, especially in reference to the dystopia in Nineteen Eighty-Four ¹
2. Adjective. Frightening and overcontrolled by a government that interferes in nearly every aspect of personal life ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orwellian
Literary usage of Orwellian
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
""Orwellian" Approaches Some laymen, legislators, and scientists concerned with
the economic and environmental effects of rapid population increase have ..."
2. Turn of the Century: 2100 by Charlie Pedersen (2007)
"Yes, we know the Orwellian concerns, but listen on. ... This is not the Orwellian
model! "Misusing this data is forbidden and the penalty for misuse or ..."
3. Asymmetric Marketing: Tossing the 'Chasm' in the Age of the Software Superpowers by Joseph E. Bentzel (2006)
"< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orwellian> 14 Scott McNealy, "A Letter from Scott
McNealy". Sun Participation Age Event - United Nations. ..."
4. 1967! by Ann Owen, Lawrence A. Murray (1994)
"Fewer businesses succeed than fail so failure rate is a measure of new business
growth. How about that George 0! Orwellian Datum #55 IN 1967, ..."
5. A New America: An Awakened Future on Our Horizon by Alexander S. Kochkin, Patricia M. Van Camp (2005)
"Many were concerned with their own personal material interests or swayed by
fear-based propaganda that was carefully scripted to create an Orwellian sense ..."
6. Report of the Congressional Committees Investigating the Iran/Contra Affair by Lee H. Hamilton, Daniel K. Inouye (1995)
"To suggest otherwise would smack of Orwellian Doublespeak. The issue for this
investigation, therefore, is not whether Congress and the President both have ..."
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