censorship
Translation
censorship
Examples
The government imposed strict censorship on the press.
The government imposed strict censorship on the press.
Many people oppose any form of censorship.
Many people oppose any form of censorship.
Grammar Patterns
((the act)) the act of suppressing parts of media They imposed strict censorship on the press.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suppression, restriction, control; Antonyms: freedom of speech, liberty
Etymology
From Latin 'censor', an official in ancient Rome responsible for public morality, plus the suffix '-ship' denoting a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'censor' using scissors to cut out objectionable content. The '-ship' suffix indicates the practice or system of doing this.