Censorship Word Meaning

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security

Short Definition:

suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or threat to security

Examples:

• the regulation imposes censorship on all media
• we have strict censorship laws

Definition:

(in ancient Rome) the office or position of censor

Short Definition:

(in ancient Rome) office of censor

Examples:

• he celebrated a triumph together with his father and they held the censorship jointly