censorship
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: censorships
Sense 1
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent undesirable media from being published or propagated.
sử dụng quyền lực của nhà nước hoặc nhóm để kiểm soát tự do biểu đạt hoặc báo chí
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The role of the censor (magistrate) in Ancient Rome.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “censorship” mean?
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent undesirable media from being published or propagated.
Is “censorship” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.