noun
censor
SEHN-suh
noun
1
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."
verb
1
To examine and remove or block content judged unsuitable.
"The regime censors any news critical of its leaders."
"The app censors profanity in usernames automatically."
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.
Common mistake
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.
Common pairings
government censor
censor content
strict censor
Word Forms
censored past tense, censors plural, censors plural, censors singular
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Etymology
From Latin censor, an ancient Roman magistrate who oversaw the census and public morality.