Censor: meaning, definitions and examples
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censor
[ หsษnsษr ]
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.
social media
To examine and suppress unacceptable parts of (something, such as a publication).
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น censurar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคธเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช zensieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ sensor
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฝะทะพั
๐ต๐ฑ cenzor
๐ฏ๐ต ๆค้ฒใใ
๐ซ๐ท censurer
๐ช๐ธ censurar
๐น๐ท sansรผr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์ดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ cenzurovat
๐ธ๐ฐ cenzurovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎกๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ cenzor
๐ฎ๐ธ ritskoรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝะทะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ senzor
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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