Big Brotherism
[ bruhth-uh-riz-uhm ]
noun
paternalistic authoritarianism that seeks to supply the needs and regulate the conduct of people.
Origin of Big Brotherism
1First recorded in 1950–55; big brother + -ism
Words Nearby Big Brotherism
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