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big brother

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Noun

  1. A sibling's older brother.
  2. Something that is bigger in comparison.
  3. early mobile phones (in China)
  4. Alternative form of Big Brother.

Proper noun

  1. Unwarranted, invasive, and discreet surveillance, especially of a people by its government.
  2. Any omnipresent authority or figurehead representing oppressive control.

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