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单词 censorships
释义

censorship

noun

cen·​sor·​ship ˈsen(t)-sər-ˌship How to pronounce censorship (audio)
1
a
: the institution, system, or practice of censoring
They oppose government censorship.
b
: the actions or practices of censors
especially : censorial control exercised repressively
censorship that has … permitted a very limited dispersion of facts Philip Wylie
2
: the office, power, or term of a Roman censor
3
: exclusion from consciousness by the psychic censor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Sometimes, however, even everyday language is enough to confound online censorship mechanisms. Mary Hui, Quartz, 5 Sep. 2022 With censorship rife in local broadcasting, the international documentary scene has of late been the most welcoming platform for depictions of dysfunctional government and election process in African nations. Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Even publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst was lobbying for film censorship. Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The report could have some impact inside China if outsiders can find a way to penetrate the country’s Great Firewall of internet censorship. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 And how about those censorship laws of which the British ... Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 15 Aug. 2022 Many of the LinkedIn profiles detail work on Toutiao and Douyin, which must comply with stringent Chinese censorship laws. Emily Baker-white, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The Chinese government has now extended its censorship battle even to Hollywood stars and directors. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 While Russia has imposed a blunt censorship regime at home, Ukraine has effectively used social media to rally global support and share information about civilian deaths and other atrocities. New York Times, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

censor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

circa 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

censorship

noun

cen·​sor·​ship ˈsen-sər-ˌship How to pronounce censorship (audio)
: the system or practice of examining writings or movies and taking out things considered offensive or immoral

Medical Definition

censorship

noun

cen·​sor·​ship ˈsen(t)-sər-ˌship How to pronounce censorship (audio)
: exclusion from consciousness by the psychic censor

Legal Definition

censorship

noun

cen·​sor·​ship
: the institution, system, or practice of censoring compare freedom of speech, prior restraint

censorships

noun

plural of censorship
as in suppressions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • suppressions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • publications
  • productions
  • releases
  • publishings
  • printings
  • manufactures
  • syndications
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