big brother
noun
1
: an older brother
2
: a man who serves as a companion, father figure, and role model for a boy
3
Big Brother
[Big Brother, personification of the power of the state in 1984 (1949) by George Orwell]
a
: the leader of an authoritarian state or movement
b
: an all-powerful government or organization monitoring and directing people's actions
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What was your reaction to Will throwing your last plank in the water and shouting out Big Brother superiority?
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EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And as reality competition shows exploded with Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race, I was glued to my screen.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Here, in her own words (as told to Entertainment Weekly), Danielle Reyes reflects on her Big Brother journey and permanent impact on the game.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Since getting the boot on Big Brother, Andrew and his younger brother Tristan have capitalized on the attention.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And as reality competition shows exploded with Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race, I was glued to my screen.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Here, in her own words (as told to Entertainment Weekly), Danielle Reyes reflects on her Big Brother journey and permanent impact on the game.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Since getting the boot on Big Brother, Andrew and his younger brother Tristan have capitalized on the attention.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big brother
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“Big brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20brother. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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