Meaning of the word "Big Brother" in English

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Big Brother

US /ˈbɪɡ ˈbrʌðər/
UK /ˈbɪɡ ˈbrʌðər/
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Noun

1.

a person or organization exercising total control over people's lives

Example:
The government's new surveillance program feels like Big Brother is watching us.
The novel '1984' introduced the concept of Big Brother.
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