censorship
|cen-sor-ship|
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/ˈsɛnsərˌʃɪp/
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/ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/
control of information
Etymology
'censorship' originates from the Latin word 'censura', where 'censere' meant 'to assess or judge'.
'censura' transformed into the French word 'censure', and eventually became the modern English word 'censorship' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the office of a censor', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of censoring'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient by authorities or groups.
The government imposed censorship on the media to control the flow of information.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35