Die Zensur
Example: Die Zensur in einigen Ländern beschränkt die Pressefreiheit stark.
Definition
"Die Zensur" refers to the practice of controlling or suppressing information, speech, or media content, often by authorities, to limit what is accessible or published. It is commonly used in journalism to describe restrictions that impede freedom of the press, as in the phrase 'Die Zensur in einigen Ländern beschränkt die Pressefreiheit stark.'
Etymology
The word "die Zensur" comes from the Latin word 'censura,' which referred to the office of a censor in ancient Rome, responsible for supervising public morality and conduct. Over time, it evolved in German to mean the act of examining and controlling content before it is made public. Did you know? The concept of censorship has existed for millennia, reflecting ongoing tensions between authority and freedom of expression.
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"Die Zensur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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