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  1. Newspeak - Wikipedia

    As a form of personal communication, Newspeak is spoken in staccato rhythm, using short words that are easy to pronounce, so that speech is physically automatic and intellectually …

  2. Definition and Examples of Newspeak - ThoughtCo

    Apr 30, 2025 · Newspeak is a language designed to control thought by limiting vocabulary and expression. Newspeak's main goal is to make incorrect thoughts impossible by removing …

  3. Newspeak | Doublethink, Thoughtcrime, Big Brother | Britannica

    Newspeak, propagandistic language that is characterized by euphemism, circumlocution, and the inversion of customary meanings. The term was coined by George Orwell in his novel …

  4. Newspeak Dictionary - Orwell

    Welcome to the 10th edition of the Newspeak dictionary. This grand work of unparalleled genius was exquisitely crafted by Big Brother and his loyal minions. Its aim is to sharply reduce your …

  5. Newspeak in 1984 Explained - Book Analysis

    Newspeak is the fictional language Orwell invented for his novel 1984. It is used to control what people are capable of thinking.

  6. NEWSPEAK Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The term newspeak was coined by George Orwell in his 1949 anti-utopian novel 1984. In Orwell's fictional totalitarian state, Newspeak was a language favored by the minions of Big Brother …

  7. NEWSPEAK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    NEWSPEAK definition: an official or semiofficial style of writing or saying one thing in the guise of its opposite, especially in order to serve a political or ideological cause while pretending to be …

  8. Newspeak - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

    Newspeak is a controlled language created to limit freedom of thought, as depicted in George Orwell's 1984. It simplifies vocabulary and restricts expression to enforce political conformity.

  9. NEWSPEAK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Newspeak is the method for controlling thought through language; doublethink is the method of directly controlling thought.

  10. The Purpose of Newspeak - CliffsNotes

    The idea behind Newspeak is that, as language must become less expressive, the mind is more easily controlled. Through his creation and explanation of Newspeak, Orwell warns the reader …