censor
Censor (noun) means an official who reviews books, films, or other media and removes content considered objectionable or dangerous. Example: “The film was cut by government censors before release.”
How to use censor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person or system that reviews and blocks content considered unacceptable — or the act of doing so.
Don't confuse censor (to suppress content) with censure (to formally criticize or reprimand someone) or sensor (a detecting device) — all three are pronounced similarly.
Word forms
censored past tense, censors plural, censors plural, censors singular
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The film was cut by government _____ before release.
Etymology
From Latin censor, an ancient Roman magistrate who oversaw the census and public morality.
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Rhymes for censor
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What does “censor” mean?
The word “censor” means an official who reviews books, films, or other media and removes content considered objectionable or dangerous. In plain terms, a person or system that reviews and blocks content considered unacceptable — or the act of doing so.
How do you pronounce “censor”?
“Censor” is pronounced SEHN-suh (/ˈsɛnsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “censor” in a sentence?
Here is “censor” used in a sentence: “The film was cut by government censors before release.”
What part of speech is “censor”?
Depending on how it is used, “censor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “censor” come from?
The word “censor” comes from Latin. From Latin censor, an ancient Roman magistrate who oversaw the census and public morality.
Is “censor” a common word?
“Censor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “censor” have?
“Censor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official who reviews books, films, or other media and removes content considered objectionable or dangerous.