to censor
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛnsɚ/

Definition & Meaning of "censor"in English

to censor
01

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

Transitive: to censor content
to censor definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
censor
3rd person singular
censors
Present participle
censoring
Past simple
censored
Past participle
censored
Examples
The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content.
02

to scan and remove or change the unacceptable parts of art, news, document, etc. in order to stop them from becoming public

Transitive: to censor parts of a content
Examples
The editor had to censor parts of the article due to its controversial content.
Censor
01

a person responsible for reviewing and suppressing material considered obscene, politically sensitive, or otherwise objectionable

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
censors

Who is a "censor"?

A censor is a person responsible for reviewing and controlling the content of material, such as books, films, news, or other forms of communication, to ensure it aligns with certain standards or regulations. Censors may remove or alter content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful, often based on legal, moral, or political considerations. In some cases, they work for governments, media organizations, or other institutions, and their actions can limit the freedom of expression. The role of a censor is to protect society from harmful content, but it can also raise concerns about freedom of speech and creativity.

Examples
The government appointed a censor to review all imported films.
02

a person who expresses strong disapproval or formally condemns something

Examples
He acted as a censor of his colleagues' behavior.
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