noun

censorship

censorship

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.

((of sth.)) censorship of (sth.) The government imposed censorship of the press.

Synonyms: suppression, restriction, control; Antonyms: freedom of speech, liberty

From Latin 'censor' (a Roman magistrate who supervised public morals) + '-ship' (condition of).

Imagine a 'censor' on a 'ship' blocking information from reaching the shore.

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