noun
- plural of censorship; the practice of suppressing or controlling speech, writing, or other forms of expression deemed objectionable
- plural of censorship; the office, position, or authority of a censor
Usage: countable noun; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances, systems, or types of censorship
Usage: formal or historical usage; less common in modern English
Examples
- Many countries have strict censorships on media and internet content.
- The government imposed multiple censorships on newspapers during the crisis.
- Different censorships exist across various platforms and regions.
- Critics argue that censorships limit freedom of expression.
- The film faced censorships in several countries before its release.
- Online censorships have become increasingly common in recent years.