Censored
/ˈsɛnsərd/
Definitions
Having had parts removed or altered to conform to certain standards or to avoid offense.
/ˈsɛnsərd/
Having been subjected to censorship.
The letter was censored before it was sent.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone is reading your book and cutting out words they don't like; then the book is 'censored'.
👶 For kids: Words or pictures were taken out because they weren't allowed.
More Examples
The censored version of the news report left out key details.
How It's Used
"The movie was censored for violence."
"The government censored dissident voices."
From Latin *censor, meaning 'examiner of public morals'. The modern meaning developed through the role of censors in suppressing objectionable material.
The term 'censored' has been used since the 16th century, largely related to official suppression of information, particularly in the context of wartime or political upheaval.
Memory tip
Think of a censor as someone who uses scissors to cut out offensive parts.
Word Origin
"to judge, assess"