censorian

Meanings

• noun

  A person who censors or examines books, films, or other media for objectionable or indecent material.

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Variants

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censor , censorial , censors

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Etymology

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From Latin censor 'supervisor, evaluator'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'censor' comes from the Latin word 'censere', meaning 'to assess, evaluate'.

2. In ancient Rome, 'censors' were magistrates responsible for maintaining the morals and finances of the city.

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Related Concepts

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1. Censorship: The suppression or restriction of speech, public communication, or other information which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient.

2. Self-censorship: The suppression of one's own speech or expression, often due to fear of negative consequences or social pressure.

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Culture

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In literature, 'censor' is often used metaphorically to refer to someone who suppresses or limits free expression. In art, there have been various depictions of censors throughout history, such as the Chinese 'Five Censors' who ensured adherence to Confucian values.

How to Memorize "censorian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person carefully examining and marking out objectionable material in a book.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'censor' with the idea of controlling or limiting access to information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CENSOR' to remember the meaning: Control, Evaluate, Notify, Suppress, Object, Review.

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