noun

censorship

SEHN-suh-shihp

noun

The suppression or control of speech, writing, or other media by an authority.

"The journalist wrote about censorship under the old regime."

"Critics accused the platform of censorship after posts were removed."

How to Use Censorship

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe practice of controlling or blocking information, ideas, or speech, usually by a government or powerful institution.

Common pairings

government censorship internet censorship freedom from censorship

censorships plural

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The journalist wrote about _____ under the old regime.

From censor plus the "-ship" ending, meaning the office, role, or practice of censoring.

worship sponsorship dictatorship