Vocabulary Entry

newspeak

|noun • adjective

noun

A controlled language created by the government in George Orwell's novel '1984', designed to limit freedom of thought.

Example Sentences

"In '1984', newspeak is used to restrict the range of thought."

"The principles of newspeak illustrate the power of language in shaping reality."

"Learning newspeak was mandatory for all citizens to promote loyalty to the Party."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The newspeak phrases simplified complex ideas into easily digestible terms."

"Even in casual conversations, people found themselves using newspeak to avoid punishment."

"Critics argue that newspeak diminishes the richness of the language."