big brother
noun
1
: an older brother
2
: a man who serves as a companion, father figure, and role model for a boy
3
Big Brother
[Big Brother, personification of the power of the state in 1984 (1949) by George Orwell]
a
: the leader of an authoritarian state or movement
b
: an all-powerful government or organization monitoring and directing people's actions
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Other photos show new big brother Olivier bending down to kiss Henri on the head as she's tucked away in her basket.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
Then to be united with my brother right here, G-money, big brother almighty.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
Then to be united with my brother right here, G-money, big brother almighty.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for big brother
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“Big brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20brother. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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