Word adjective
censored
adj.
US /ˈsɛnsɝd/ UK /sˈɛnsəd/ cen·sored
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
describes media that has had parts removed or hidden because they are considered offensive or secret.
having had specific parts removed, obscured, or suppressed by an authority due to perceived objectionable content.
Simple“The journalist published a censored version of the report to protect his sources.”
In context“The censored documents were released to the public with entire paragraphs blacked out for reasons of national security.”
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Real-world usage
“It has also been difficult to find the video on China's heavily censored internet.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated