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单词 book burning
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book burning


noun

the destruction of writings of which the subject, the view of the author, or the like is considered politically or socially objectionable: used as a means of censorship or oppression.

Origin of book burning

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby book burning

book, book bag, bookbinder, bookbindery, bookbinding, book burning, bookcase, book club, bookcraft, bookcrossing, booked up
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Example sentences from the Web for book burning

  • The instances of book-burning where this indignity was either not imposed, or its infliction not recorded, are numerous.

    Notes and Queries, Number 236, May 6, 1854|Various
  • The book-burning days were considered amongst the great days of fte.

    The Huguenots in France|Samuel Smiles.
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