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censor in Latin

censor in Latin is cēnsor — censor means an official who reviews books, films, or other media and removes content considered objectionable or dangerous.

censor in Latin

cēnsor
noun
(Ancient Rome, historical) One of the two magistrates who originally administered the census of citizens, and by Classical times (between the 8th century B.C.E. and the 6th century C.E.) was a high judge of public behaviour and morality.

What does "censor" mean?

  1. noun An official who reviews books, films, or other media and removes content considered objectionable or dangerous.
    "The film was cut by government censors before release."
  2. verb To examine and remove or block content judged unsuitable.
    "The regime censors any news critical of its leaders."
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censor in a sentence

  • The film was cut by government censors before release.
  • The regime censors any news critical of its leaders.
  • The app censors profanity in usernames automatically.

Similar words in Latin

ban

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What is "censor" in Latin?

"censor" in Latin is cēnsor. censor means: An official who reviews books, films, or other media and removes content considered objectionable or dangerous.

How do you use "censor" in a sentence?

Example: "The film was cut by government censors before release." In Latin, "censor" is cēnsor.

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