"1984-esque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more 1984-esque [comparative], most 1984-esque [superlative]
Etymology: From 1984 + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|1984|esque}} 1984 + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj|head=1984-esque}} 1984-esque (comparative more 1984-esque, superlative most 1984-esque)
  1. Resembling or pertaining to a society with a pronounced amount of surveillance, totalitarianism and censorship. Synonyms: Orwellian
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