Sensura (en. Censorship)

/sɛnˈsuːra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of reviewing and approving media content before it is published or shown.
Censorship is commonly used to limit free speech.
Ang sensura ay karaniwang ginagamit upang limitahan ang malayang pagsasalita.
The action of monitoring and restricting certain information or ideas.
The censorship of books continued under the regime.
Ang sensura sa mga aklat ay nagpatuloy sa ilalim ng rehimen.
Reviewing content to ensure it is appropriate and not harmful.
Sometimes, censorship becomes an obstacle to creative expression.
Minsan, ang sensura ay nagiging hadlang sa malikhaing ekspresyon.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'censura'

Common Phrases and Expressions

media censorship
Review and control of content in news, films, and other forms of media.
sensura ng media
internet censorship
Review and restriction of content available online.
sensura sa internet

Related Words

free speech
The right of every person to express their opinions and ideas without being restricted.
malayang pagsasalita
suspension
The act of halting something or an action, often under legal conditions.
pagsususpinde

Slang Meanings

Censorship or limiting of freedom of expression, often used in a critical context.
The censorship of news nowadays is too much, you no longer know what's true.
Ang sensura sa mga balita ngayon sobra na, di mo na alam kung ano ang totoo.
Avoidance or blocking of things not liked, often on social media.
The censorship on social media nowadays, you can't even post any opinion.
Ang sensura sa social media ngayon, di ka na makapag-post ng kahit anong opinyon.