Meaning of “censor”

Jun 7, 2016

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censor
('sen·sŏr)
[n.]
an ofﬁcial who reviews books, ﬁlms, etc. to remove what is considered morally, politically, or otherwise objectionable.
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[v.]
to forbid the publication, distribution, or other public dissemination of something because it is considered obscene or otherwise politically or morally unacceptable.
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Example
Example
The librarian served as a censor, deciding what books were appropriate for the young readers.