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Definition of censorship

censorship

/ˈsɛn.sɚ.ʃɪp/
cen · sor · ship
Adverb:censorially
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Plural:censorships
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Adjective:censorial
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• noun

1

The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, or other media that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Example

"The journalists protested against the government's strict censorship of independent news outlets."

2

The office, power, or term of an official censor, especially that of an ancient Roman magistrate responsible for maintaining the census and supervising public morality.

Example

"During his censorship in ancient Rome, Cato the Elder enforced strict laws against luxury and corruption."

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cempedak
censor
censorable
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censure
census
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from 'censor' and the suffix '-ship', originally denoting the office and duties of a Roman magistrate who oversaw the public census and regulated public morals.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Censorship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/censorship
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