telescreen

/ˈtɛlɪskriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A television set that also serves as a surveillance device in a totalitarian society, used to monitor and control the actions of citizens.

“In the novel 1984, the government used telescreens to monitor the population’s every move.”

Synonyms

  • monitoring system
  • surveillance device

Antonyms

  • confidentiality system
  • privacy device