Big Brotherism

[bruhth-uh-riz-uhm]

Big Broth·er·ism

[bruhth-uh-riz-uhm]
noun
paternalistic authoritarianism that seeks to supply the needs and regulate the conduct of people.

Origin:
1950–55; big brother + -ism
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