Censorship: meaning, definitions and examples

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censorship

 

[ หˆsษ›nsษ™rสƒษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

freedom of expression

The practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.

Synonyms

control, restriction, suppression

Examples of usage

  • Internet censorship is a growing concern in many countries.
  • Censorship of the press is a violation of freedom of speech.
Context #2 | Noun

media

The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Synonyms

muzzling, regulation, restraint

Examples of usage

  • Censorship in the film industry is a contentious issue.
  • Government censorship of the media is a common practice in some countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "censorship" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น censura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคธเคฐเคถเคฟเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zensur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sensor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะตะฝะทัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cenzura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœ้–ฒ (ken'etsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท censure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ censura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sansรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์—ด (geomyeol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ุงุจุฉ (raqaba)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cenzura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cenzรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎกๆŸฅ (shฤ›nchรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cenzura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ritskoรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะตะฝะทัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ (tsenzura)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ senzura

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ censura

Word origin

The concept of censorship has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations where rulers controlled what could be written or spoken publicly. In modern times, censorship has been used for various reasons, such as maintaining social order, protecting national security, and regulating morality. However, censorship is often controversial, as it can infringe on freedom of expression and limit access to information. The ongoing debate surrounding censorship continues to shape laws and policies worldwide.

See also: censoring, censorious, censure.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,573, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.