censors
n. plural-onlyn. officials or people in charge who examine books, movies, or news to remove parts they think are offensive or harmful.
n. officials or agents tasked with examining media, literature, or correspondence to suppress or delete content deemed politically, morally, or socially unacceptable.
The censors cut several scenes from the movie.
During the war, military censors read every letter sent home by soldiers to ensure no secret locations were revealed.
While modern digital platforms claim to support free speech, they often employ automated censors to flag and remove content that violates their community guidelines regarding misinformation.
Refers to the group of people or the institutional body performing the act; takes plural verb agreement when referring to the individuals.