1. Person or Group:
* This refers to a person or group of people who examine material (like books, movies, or news) to remove anything considered objectionable or harmful. This can be done for political, moral, or religious reasons. They are the ones doing the censoring.
2. Act of Censorship:
* This refers to the act of removing or suppressing material considered objectionable. It can be done by individuals, institutions, or governments. It is the process of being censored.
Here are some examples:
* "The government censored the news report." (The government acted as the censor and removed parts of the report.)
* "The book was censored for its violent content." (The book was subjected to censorship and parts were removed.)
* "The school board acted as censors by banning the book." (The school board acted as the censors by removing the book from circulation.)
Important points to remember:
* Censorship is often controversial, as it raises questions about freedom of speech and expression.
* Different cultures and societies have different standards for what is considered objectionable.
* The term "censor" can be used in a neutral or negative way, depending on the context.