2(Usually with capital initials) of or relating to control over or intrusion into people's lives by political or administrative authorities, especially the State.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Washington Post.
Definition of big brotherish in US English:
big brotherish
adjective
1Characteristic of an older brother.
2(Usually with capital initials) of or relating to control over or intrusion into people's lives by political or administrative authorities, especially the State.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Washington Post.