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censorship

/ˈsɛnsərʃɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does censorship mean?

noun

The act of suppressing or deleting parts of something, especially to avoid offending or embarrassing people. The practice of controlling or regulating the content of the media, especially to prevent the spread of information that is considered objectionable.

Example

"The government imposed strict censorship on the media during the crisis."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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