Censor: meaning, definitions and examples

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censor

 

[ หˆsษ›nsษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

media

A person who is authorized to examine books, films, or other material and to remove or suppress what is considered morally, politically, or otherwise objectionable.

Synonyms

inspector, scrutinizer, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • The film was banned by the censor for its explicit content.
  • The censor cut out several scenes from the book before it could be published.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To examine and suppress unacceptable parts of (something, such as a publication).

Synonyms

ban, restrict, suppress

Examples of usage

  • The social media platform censored the post for violating community guidelines.
  • The government censors online content to maintain control.

Translations

Translations of the word "censor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น censurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zensieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sensor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะตะฝะทะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cenzor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœ้–ฒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท censurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ censurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sansรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์—ดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cenzurovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cenzurovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎกๆŸฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cenzor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ritskoรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะตะฝะทะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ senzor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ censurar

Etymology

The word 'censor' originated from the Latin word 'censor', originally referring to a Roman magistrate responsible for supervising public morality. Over time, it evolved to describe individuals or authorities who examine and suppress objectionable material. The concept of censorship has been present throughout history, often used for controlling information and expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,558, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.