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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

expurgation

/ɛksˈpɜːrdʒeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does expurgation mean?

noun

The act of removing or censoring parts of a book, document, or other material considered objectionable or offensive. The removal of objectionable or sensitive material from a text, especially a book.

Example

"The publisher performed an expurgation of the novel to make it suitable for younger readers."

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