Censor
/ˈsɛnsər/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo suppress or delete parts of something considered objectionable.
/ˈsɛnsər/
To examine and suppress unacceptable parts of.
The movie was censored for violence.
💡 Simply: Imagine a librarian carefully checking each book to remove parts that might upset people. That's censoring—making sure some things aren't seen or heard.
👶 For kids: To hide words or pictures that some people don't want others to see.
More Examples
The teacher censored the student's essay.
How It's Used
"The government censored the news report."
"The book was censored for its explicit content."
A person or body authorized to examine and suppress unacceptable parts of material.
/ˈsɛnsər/
A person who examines and suppresses unacceptable parts of material.
The censors removed several scenes from the play.
💡 Simply: Like a book police officer, a censor makes sure things are okay for people to see and hear. If something is bad, they take it away.
👶 For kids: Someone who decides what you can and can't see or hear.
How It's Used
"The film board acted as censors."
From Latin *censor, meaning 'examiner of public morals'. Its modern usage developed from the Roman censors who oversaw the census and public morality.
In ancient Rome, censors were officials with significant power, responsible for conducting censuses and maintaining public morals. The word's meaning has evolved from this original context.
Memory tip
Think of a 'sensor' that detects and removes unwanted things.