Censor

usgb/ˈsensər/Volume
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Not Always NegativePlay
Censorship can be protective, such as editing content for children's TV to remove inappropriate material. SlideThe cartoon was censored to be suitable for a younger audience.
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Authority FiguresPlay
Censors usually represent an authority, like a government body or a regulating committee. SlideThe board of censors decided that the film was not appropriate for audiences under 18.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
What is censored can vary greatly between different cultures and countries. SlideThe film passed without cuts in Europe but was heavily censored in some other countries.