censorship

English

/ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/, /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or freedom of the press, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.
  • (historical) The role of the censor magistrate in Ancient Rome.

Etymology

Suffix from English censor root from Proto-Indo-European *ḱens- (announce, solemn style, proclaim, speak in a florid, witness, attest, put in order, say, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱens-

Gloss

announce, solemn style, proclaim, speak in a florid, witness, attest, put in order, say, instruct

Concept
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Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

宣

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