Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doublethink
Noun
/ˈdʌb.əl.θɪŋk/
Definition
The acceptance of two contradictory beliefs at the same time, often used in political contexts to describe the manipulation of thought and reality.
Examples
- In a world of doublethink, people often accept false statements as true without questioning them.
- The regime’s propaganda was a classic example of doublethink, making citizens believe in contradictory policies.
Meaning
Doublethink is a concept referring to the ability to hold two opposing ideas in one’s mind simultaneously and accept both of them. It highlights the capacity for cognitive dissonance in a societal or political framework, particularly where truth and lies coexist.
Synonyms
- cognitive dissonance
- hypocrisy
- double standard
- two-facedness
