big brother
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A sibling's older brother.
- Something that is bigger in comparison.
- early mobile phones (in China)
- Alternative form of Big Brother.
Proper noun
- Unwarranted, invasive, and discreet surveillance, especially of a people by its government.
- Any omnipresent authority or figurehead representing oppressive control.
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