Censorship: meaning, definitions and examples
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censorship
[ หsษnsษrสษชp ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น censura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคธเคฐเคถเคฟเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Zensur
๐ฎ๐ฉ sensor
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฝะทััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ cenzura
๐ฏ๐ต ๆค้ฒ (ken'etsu)
๐ซ๐ท censure
๐ช๐ธ censura
๐น๐ท sansรผr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์ด (geomyeol)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุงุจุฉ (raqaba)
๐จ๐ฟ cenzura
๐ธ๐ฐ cenzรบra
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎกๆฅ (shฤnchรก)
๐ธ๐ฎ cenzura
๐ฎ๐ธ ritskoรฐun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝะทััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแฃแ แ (tsenzura)
๐ฆ๐ฟ senzura
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.