newspeak
US /ˈnu:spi:k/
・UK /ˈnju:spi:k/
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n. (u.)Uncountable NounDeliberate misuse of language to mislead others
The welfare state brought its own newspeak
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Does the language you speak change how you think?
- In George Orwell's 1984, the government is trying to force Britain, or rather, Airstrip One, to use Newspeak, a constructed language that would end thought crime.
In George Orwell's 1984, the government is trying to force Britain, or rather, Airstrip One, to use Newspeak, a constructed language that would end thought crime.
- In George Orwell's 1984, the government is trying to force Britain—or rather, Airstrip 1—to use Newspeak, a constructed language that would end thought crime.
In George Orwell's 1984, the government is trying to force Britain—or rather, Airstrip 1—to use Newspeak, a constructed language that would end thought crime.
Can You Think Complex Thoughts Without Language? | 1984 - George Orwell
- The party has invented a new language called Newspeak, which is meant to replace Oldspeak.
The party has invented a new language called Newspeak, which is meant to replace Oldspeak.
- Newspeak is a heavily modified version of English with a much smaller vocabulary.
Newspeak is a heavily modified version of English with a much smaller vocabulary.
Is Trump REALLY a Fascist? – 8-Bit Philosophy
- Newspeak, or simplified, digestible ways of communication rules fascist discourse.
Newspeak, or simplified, digestible ways of communication rules fascist discourse.