bowdlerism
/ˈbaʊdlərɪzəm/
noun
- The practice of removing or changing content considered offensive or inappropriate from a book, play, or other work.
- Some people see bowdlerism as a form of censorship that damages art.
- The school's bowdlerism of the history textbook removed all references to controversial events.
- Bowdlerism was common in the 19th century when publishers wanted to make Shakespeare suitable for families.
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