No. 5,838 in Dutch
orwell
The Dutch word "orwell" has no established meaning in English; it might refer to George Orwell, the British author, or be a proper noun.
In a sentence
De visie van Orwell op de toekomst van de maatschappij zet aan tot nadenken.
Orwell's vision of the future of society provokes thought.
In this sentence, 'Orwell' refers to George Orwell, the author, contextualizing his influential ideas on societal and governmental structures.
Het boek '1984' van Orwell toont een dystopische wereld vol controle.
The book '1984' by Orwell depicts a dystopian world full of control.
Here, 'Orwell' identifies the author of the book '1984', which illustrates a dystopian society dominated by authoritative governance and surveillance.
Zijn waarschuwingen tegen controle en verlies van vrijheid blijven relevant, zeker in een orwelliaanse situatie.
His warnings against control and the loss of freedom remain relevant, especially in an Orwellian situation.
The term 'orwelliaanse' derived from 'Orwell's' insights symbolizes scenarios resembling the themes of governmental overreach and societal manipulation discussed in his works.
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