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Telescreen: meaning, definitions and examples

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telescreen

 

[ ˈtɛlɪskriːn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.