newspeak
Meaning
Use of ambiguous, misleading, or euphemistic words in order to deceive the listener, especially by politicians and officials.
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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈn(j)uːspiːk/
Etymology
From Newspeak, a word coined by George Orwell. Equivalent to new + speak.
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