Big Brotherism

noun

Big Broth·​er·​ism -ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce Big Brotherism (audio)
Synonyms of Big Brotherismnext
: authoritarian attempts at complete control (as of a person or a nation)

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Big Brotherism was in 1950

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“Big Brotherism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Big%20Brotherism. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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