Big Brotherism

American  

[bruhth-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈbrʌð əˌrɪz əm /

noun

1. paternalistic authoritarianism that seeks to supply the needs and regulate the conduct of people.

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Etymology

Origin of Big Brotherism

First recorded in 1950–55; big brother + -ism

Example Sentences

Just like the explosion of TV use, the explosion of internet use cannot be countered by Big Brotherism.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2018

Defenses against Stalinism and Big Brotherism would be found wherever the surface of recent history was scratched in tales of obscure heroes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some residents even complained to the Vermont chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, whose executive director, Scott Skinner, found that the DEA profile "smacks of Big Brotherism."

From Time Magazine Archive

Almost instantly, there arose a chorus of indignation against "Big Brotherism."

From Time Magazine Archive