censorship

Word parts

censor + -ship

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/, SAMPA: /"sEns@%SIp/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/, SAMPA: /"sEns@`%SIp/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: cen‧sor‧ship

Noun

Singular censorship

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Censorship is when freedom of speech is limited or when written material is changed or deleted because someone (a censor) thinks the content is offensive, harmful or sensitive.

Related words

• censor