Orwellian

"Orwellian" describes a society or environment characterized by oppressive government control, widespread surveillance, misinformation, and the suppression of dissent, often justified as maintaining order or safety. The term originates from George Orwell's novel *1984*, which depicts a totalitarian regime that manipulates truth and monitors citizens constantly. In discussions, "Orwellian" can refer to practices or policies that threaten individual freedoms through intrusive oversight, censorship, or distortion of facts, highlighting concerns about privacy, autonomy, and the abuse of power in such systems.