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Expurgating: meaning, definitions and examples

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expurgating

 

[ ษ›kหˆspษœหrษกeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

editing content

Expurgating refers to the process of removing objectionable or unsuitable material from a text or document. This often applies to books, articles, or any form of media where explicit or controversial content is present. The goal is to make the content appropriate for a specific audience or purpose. Expurgation may also involve sanitizing language or eliminating offensive terms, thus rendering the document more acceptable for public consumption.

Synonyms

censor, edit, redact, sanitize.

Examples of usage

  • The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before its release.
  • Teachers often expurgate reading materials for younger students.
  • The film was expurgated to comply with rating standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "expurgating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น expurgando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคง เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausmerzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghapusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‡ะธั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekspurgacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰Š้™คใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expurgation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ expurgaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temizleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ญ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุธูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ expurgace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ expurgรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡€ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekspurgacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะทะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mizlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ expurgaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'expurgate' originates from the Latin word 'expurgare', which combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'purgare' meaning 'to cleanse'. The original usage pertained to the act of cleansing texts of unfit content, particularly in the context of literature and religious texts. The practice of expurgation has a long history, dating back to ancient times when scholars and censors would remove elements considered inappropriate or offensive. Over time, this practice has evolved and expanded into various fields, including education, publishing, and media, where sensitivity to audience appropriateness has become increasingly important. The verb became more widely adopted in English during the 17th century and has remained relevant as society grapples with issues of censorship and freedom of expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,370, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.