censor

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cen·sor / ˈsensər/ • n. 1. an official who examines material that is about to be released, such as books, movies, news, and art, and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. ∎  Psychoanalysis an aspect of the superego that is said to prevent certain ideas and memories from emerging into consciousness.2. (in ancient Rome) either of two magistrates who held censuses and supervised public morals.• v. [tr.] (often be censored) examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it.DERIVATIVES: cen·so·ri·al / senˈsôrēəl/ adj.

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