Meaning & Definition of word "Censor"

Censor

/ˈsɛn.sɚ/

noun:

  • 1. An official who examines material (such as books, movies, or publications) and removes or suppresses what is considered objectionable.
    • Example: The censor approved the film after several controversial scenes were cut.
  • 2. A person who oversees the suppression of parts of communication deemed inappropriate or harmful.
    • Example: The government appointed a new censor to control the flow of information.

verb:

  • 1. To examine and remove or suppress unacceptable parts of a publication, movie, or other content.
    • Example: The company decided to censor the report before publishing it.
  • 2. To restrict access to information or material deemed inappropriate.
    • Example: Social media platforms are often criticized for their tendency to censor political content.

Etymology

From Latin censor, meaning 'a person who rates or judges.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

censorship:

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

censored content:

Material that has been suppressed or edited.

censoring media:

The act of modifying media to remove objectionable content.

Related Words

censorship:

The practice of controlling what can be accessed, published, or viewed.

censorial:

Relating to or characteristic of a censor.

Slang Meanings of censor

Meaning: To block or remove content online.

Example Sentence: That site censors any comment that criticizes its policies.

Meaning: To edit something to make it more acceptable or safe.

Example Sentence: The show was completely censored for the daytime airtime.