Vocabulary Entry

orwellian

|adjective

adjective

Relating to the oppressive and totalitarian characteristics described in George Orwell's works, particularly related to surveillance, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth.

Example Sentences

"The government's orwellian policies raised concerns among civil rights advocates."

"He felt trapped in an orwellian world where every action was monitored."

"The novel painted a chilling picture of an orwellian society controlled by fear and misinformation."