Definition

A person who reviews and removes content from books, films, or other materials that is deemed inappropriate or offensive.

Example

The censor decided to cut several scenes from the movie before its release.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new movie that got a lot of censor reviews?

Yeah, I read that they cut out some really important scenes.

It's crazy how much power a censor can have over a film's message.

I know! It makes you wonder what we’re missing out on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To review and remove or restrict content that is considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example

The government decided to censor the film before its release.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they had to censor some parts of the movie?

Yeah, it’s crazy how strict they can be with content nowadays.

I wonder what they chose to censor this time.

Root Explanation

Censor → It is derived from 'censere' (meaning to assess or evaluate) and 'censor' (meaning a magistrate in ancient Rome responsible for public morals). The word 'censor' refers to the act of evaluating or assessing content, often to suppress or control it for moral or political reasons.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'assesses' ('censere') content to determine if it is appropriate or not — that’s why we use the term censor.

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