newspeak

/ˈnuːspeek/

Definitions

1. noun

Language used by the ruling Party in George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’, characterized by its simplicity, vagueness, and manipulation of meaning to control thought and expression.

“The government’s use of newspeak to silence dissenting voices is a stark reminder of its totalitarian ambitions.”

Synonyms

  • doublethink
  • orthodoxy
  • propaganda

Antonyms

  • free speech
  • uncensored language