censorship meaning

censorship means the control or limitation of information or ideas that can be shared.

censorship :

control, restriction

noun

▪ The government imposed censorship on the news.

▪ The government controlled the news.

▪ Censorship can limit free speech.

▪ Control can stop people from speaking freely.

paraphrasing

▪ restriction – limitation

▪ suppression – stopping something from being known

censorship

Pronunciation

censorship [ˈsɛn.sər.ʃɪp]

The stress is on 'cen' and sounds like 'sen-sor-ship'.

Common phrases and grammar about censorship

censorship - Common meaning

noun
control, restriction

Part of Speech Changes for "censorship"

▪ censor (verb) – to control or suppress speech or media

▪ censorious (adjective) – highly critical or fault-finding

▪ self-censorship (noun) – controlling one's own speech or actions

▪ censored (adjective) – restricted or suppressed

Common Expressions with "censorship"

▪ impose censorship – to apply control or restrictions

▪ strict censorship – very tight control over content

▪ government censorship – state-imposed restrictions

▪ media censorship – controlling information in the media

Important examples of censorship in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, censorship often refers to limiting information in media.

▪The censorship of the article was surprising.
▪The control of the article was surprising.

Example of a confusing word: sensor (a device that detects changes)

▪The sensor of the article was surprising.
▪The detection device in the article was surprising.
"Censorship" is a noun that refers to the suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information. In the sentence "The censorship of the article was surprising," it correctly describes the act of limiting the article's content. "Sensor," however, is a noun that refers to a device that detects or measures physical properties, such as temperature or pressure. Using "sensor" in this context is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning entirely, as it does not relate to controlling information. Therefore, "censorship" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Censorship is usually used as a noun, and questions may ask about its effects or examples.

▪The censorship affected many films.
▪The control affected many films.

censorship

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

media censorship

'control of news and entertainment', often discussed in society.

▪Media censorship can change what people see.
▪Control of news can change what people see.

censorship of ideas

means 'limiting thoughts or opinions', often seen in strict societies.

▪Censorship of ideas can limit freedom.
▪Limiting thoughts can stop freedom.

Differences between similar words and censorship

censorship

,

control

differences

Censorship means limiting information, while control can mean managing or directing.

censorship
▪The censorship of the news was strict.
▪The control of the news was strict.
control
▪The censorship of books can be harmful.
▪Limiting books can be harmful.

censorship

,

restriction

differences

Censorship limits information, while restriction can mean limiting in many ways.

censorship
▪The censorship of the internet is common.
▪The limitation of access is often debated.
restriction
▪The restriction of access is often debated.
▪The limitation of access is often debated.

Words with the same origin as censorship

The origin of censorship

Censorship comes from the Latin word 'censor', which meant a judge who controlled public morals.

Word structure

The composition is unknown.

Words with the same origin

The root of censorship is censor. Words with the same root include censor (to control information).

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