Homonym: Orwellian (Totalitarian)
The term "Orwellian" refers to concepts and practices that resemble the oppressive and manipulative society depicted in the works of George Orwell, particularly in his novel 1984. It often describes government actions that involve surveillance, censorship, and the distortion of truth to control public perception and behavior.
In an Orwellian society, language is manipulated to limit thought, and individual freedoms are suppressed in favor of state control. This can manifest in propaganda, the use of euphemisms, and the alteration of historical facts, all aimed at maintaining power and preventing dissent among the populace.