Newspeak

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • The fictional language devised to meet the needs of in the novel Nineteen Eighty-four (George Orwell, 1949). Designed to restrict the words, and thereby the thoughts, of the citizens of Oceania.
  • (computer languages) A highly dynamic and reflective programming language descended from Smalltalk, supporting both object-oriented and functional programming.

Etymology

Compound from English new + English speak.

Origin

English

speak

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