Telescreen: meaning, definitions and examples
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telescreen
[ ˈtɛlɪskriːn ]
fictional technology
A telescreen is a fictional device in George Orwell's novel '1984' that functions as both a television and a surveillance camera. It is used by the authoritarian government to monitor and control the citizens.
Examples of usage
- The telescreen in Winston's apartment constantly broadcasts propaganda.
- The Thought Police can watch and listen to citizens through the telescreens.
Translations
Translations of the word "telescreen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tela de televisão
🇮🇳 टेलीस्क्रीन
🇩🇪 Bildschirm
🇮🇩 layar televisi
🇺🇦 телевізор
🇵🇱 ekran telewizyjny
🇯🇵 テレビ画面
🇫🇷 écran de télévision
🇪🇸 pantalla de televisión
🇹🇷 televizyon ekranı
🇰🇷 텔레비전 화면
🇸🇦 شاشة التلفاز
🇨🇿 televizní obrazovka
🇸🇰 televízna obrazovka
🇨🇳 电视屏幕
🇸🇮 televizijski zaslon
🇮🇸 sjónvarpsskjár
🇰🇿 теледидар экраны
🇬🇪 ტელეეკრანი
🇦🇿 televiziya ekranı
🇲🇽 pantalla de televisión
Etymology
The term 'telescreen' was coined by George Orwell in his dystopian novel '1984', published in 1949. In the novel, the telescreen plays a central role in the government's surveillance and control of its citizens, reflecting Orwell's concerns about totalitarianism and the erosion of privacy in society.
See also: screen, screening, screenplay, screens, screenwriter, screenwriters.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,894, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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