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Unexpurgated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexpurgated

 

[ ʌnˈɛkspərˌɡeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

censorship

Unexpurgated refers to something that has not been censored or altered to remove potentially offensive material. It typically describes texts, versions of movies, and other media that are presented in their entirety and without edits.

Synonyms

complete, raw, unabridged, uncensored

Examples of usage

  • The unexpurgated edition of the novel provides deeper insights into the author's mindset.
  • Many scholars prefer unexpurgated texts for accurate historical analysis.
  • The unexpurgated version of the film included scenes that were cut for its theatrical release.
  • I enjoyed the unexpurgated collection of essays, revealing the author's true voice.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexpurgated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não expurgado

🇮🇳 अविकृत

🇩🇪 unzensiert

🇮🇩 tidak disensor

🇺🇦 нецензурований

🇵🇱 nieocenzurowany

🇯🇵 検閲されていない

🇫🇷 non expurgé

🇪🇸 no expurgado

🇹🇷 sansüre uğramamış

🇰🇷 비검열의

🇸🇦 غير مقصوص

🇨🇿 nepřehnaný

🇸🇰 necenzurovaný

🇨🇳 未删节的

🇸🇮 neizrezan

🇮🇸 óskert

🇰🇿 сүзсіз

🇬🇪 არაპრაქტიკა

🇦🇿 senzura olunmamış

🇲🇽 no expurgado

Etymology

The term 'unexpurgated' originates from the Latin 'expurgare', which means 'to cleanse' or 'to purify'. The prefix 'un-' denotes the negation of the action, thus creating a term that literally means 'not cleansed' or 'not purified'. In the context of literature and media, it emerged in the early 20th century as debates around censorship intensified, particularly concerning controversial topics in literature, art, and film. As societal norms evolve, and particularly with the advent of the Internet, the unexpurgated form has been sought after by audiences interested in authentic and complete works, leading to discussions about freedom of expression and the role of censorship in society. The word has gained traction in academic and literary circles when discussing the importance of unfiltered narratives and genuine artistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,139, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.