Pagsensura (en. Censorship)

/paɡˈsɛnsuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of reviewing and approving content before it is released to the public.
Censorship of books is common in countries with strict regulations.
Ang pagsensura ng mga aklat ay karaniwan sa mga bansang may mahigpit na regulasyon.
An act of prohibiting or altering information or materials deemed inappropriate.
Censorship in media leads to a lack of freedom of expression.
Ang pagsensura sa media ay nagdudulot ng kakulangan sa kalayaan sa pagpapahayag.
A form of content control aimed at preventing the spread of ideas or information.
Government actions to suppress the opposition can be considered censorship.
Maaaring ituring na pagsensura ang mga hakbang na ginagawa ng gobyerno upang supilin ang mga oposisyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'censure', meaning 'to scrutinize' or 'to examine closely'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

media censorship
importance of controlling media content.
pagsensura sa media
book censorship
prohibition or alteration of book content.
pagsensura ng libro

Related Words

censure
The condition of being cautious in expression and speech.
sensura
freedom of expression
The right of an individual to express their opinions.
kalayaan sa pagpapahayag

Slang Meanings

The act of restricting or banning something, often carried out by the government or certain people.
The censorship of news on television is so bad, we aren't getting the right information anymore.
Grabe yung pagsensura sa mga balita sa telebisyon, hindi na tayo nabibigyan ng tamang impormasyon.
The deletion or hiding of undesirable information or content.
That's just censorship! No one knows the truth anymore.
Pagsensura lang yan! Wala nang ibang nakakaalam ng katotohanan.