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Censor
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈsɛn.sər/
Definitions
- Censor (verb): To examine and remove material considered objectionable or harmful, especially from books, movies, news, or other media.
- Censor (noun): An official who examines and removes content deemed inappropriate or offensive, especially in media or communications.
Usage Examples
- The government decided to censor the film due to its controversial content.
- He was appointed as the censor to ensure that no inappropriate material was published in the newspaper.
Etymology
The word "censor" comes from the Latin "censere," meaning "to assess or estimate," which referred to the duties of a Roman official called the "censor," who was responsible for maintaining public morals and assessing the population for taxation.
Synonyms
- Suppress
- Restrict
- Control
- Redact
- Sanitize
Antonyms
- Uncensor
- Permit
- Allow
- Authorize
Translations
| Language |
Translation |
Pronunciation |
| Spanish | Censurar | /senˈsuɾar/ |
| French | Censurer | /sɑ̃.syʁe/ |
| German | Zensieren | /t͡seˈziːʁən/ |
| Italian | Censurare | /tʃenˈsuːrare/ |
| Portuguese | Censurar | /sẽsuˈɾaɾ/ |
| Hindi | संशोधित करना | /sənˈʃoːdɪt kərna/ |
| Bengali | সেন্সর করা | /senˈsɔɾ kɔɾa/ |
| Tamil | சேன்சர் செய்தல் | /tʃeːntʃəɾ seːtʌl/ |
| Telugu | సెన్సార్ చేయడం | /senˈsɑːr ʧeːyaɖəɳa/ |
| Marathi | सेंसर करणे | /senˈsaːr karɳe/ |
| Gujarati | સેન્સર કરવું | /ˈseːnˌsər karvũ/ |
| Punjabi | ਸੈਂਸਰ ਕਰਨਾ | /ˈseːnsər kərna/ |
| Malayalam | സെൻസർ ചെയ്യുക | /senˈsər cɛyʉkə/ |
| Kannada | ಸೆನ್ಸರ್ ಮಾಡು | /ˈsɛnːsər ˈmaːɖʊ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The pronunciation of "censor" may vary depending on the region, with some dialects emphasizing the first syllable, while others place emphasis on the second syllable, particularly in formal speech.
Historical Usage
The role of the censor originated in ancient Rome, where censors were elected officials who conducted the census and oversaw public morals. Over time, the term evolved to refer to officials or authorities that suppress or control speech, books, or other forms of expression.
Cultural Nuances
The practice of censoring information has been a subject of controversy in many societies, especially when it concerns freedom of expression. In some countries, censorship is seen as necessary to protect national security or moral values, while in others it is viewed as a threat to individual freedoms.