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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

expurgated

/ɛksˈpɜːrdʒeɪtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does expurgated mean?

adjective

Modified to remove parts considered objectionable, especially by censorship. Used to describe a version of a book, film, or other work that has been edited to remove material considered unsuitable.

Example

"The film was released in an expurgated version for younger audiences."

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