noun
Uncommon
censor
SEHN-suh
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.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- censors
- Third person singular
- censors
- Past tense
- censored
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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.
Synonyms
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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.
