Censor: meaning, definitions and examples

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censor

[ ˈsɛnsər ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 censurar

🇮🇳 सेंसर

🇩🇪 zensieren

🇮🇩 sensor

🇺🇦 цензор

🇵🇱 cenzor

🇯🇵 検閲する

🇫🇷 censurer

🇪🇸 censurar

🇹🇷 sansür

🇰🇷 검열하다

🇸🇦 رقابة

🇨🇿 cenzurovat

🇸🇰 cenzurovať

🇨🇳 审查

🇸🇮 cenzor

🇮🇸 ritskoða

🇰🇿 цензор

🇬🇪 ცენზორი

🇦🇿 senzor

🇲🇽 censurar

Word origin

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.