Newspeak is a fictional language created by George Orwell in his dystopian novel "1984," published in 1949. It is designed as a tool of political control in the totalitarian regime of Oceania. The primary purpose of Newspeak is to limit the range of thought and expression by reducing the complexity of language. By simplifying vocabulary and grammar, the ruling Party aims to eliminate any potential for rebellious thoughts — what Orwell referred to as "thoughtcrime.
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