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词汇 big-brotherly
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Definition of big-brotherly in English:

big-brotherly

adjective ˌbɪɡˈbrʌðəli
  • 1Characteristic or reminiscent of an elder brother.

  • 2Frequently with capital initials. Of or relating to the monitoring of or control over peoples' lives by political and administrative authorities, especially the State.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Wright. From big brother + -ly, after brotherly.

Definition of big-brotherly in US English:

big-brotherly

adjectiveˌbɪɡˈbrʌðəli
  • 1Characteristic or reminiscent of an elder brother.

  • 2Frequently with capital initials. Of or relating to the monitoring of or control over peoples' lives by political and administrative authorities, especially the State.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Wright. From big brother + -ly, after brotherly.

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