bowdlerization

See also: Bowdlerization

English

Alternative forms

• Bowdlerisation, bowdlerisation (Non-Oxford British)
• Bowdlerization

Etymology

bowdlerize +‎ -ation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

bowdlerization (countable and uncountable, plural bowdlerizations)

1. The action or instance of bowdlerizing; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent.

Synonyms

• expurgation

Related terms

• bowdlerize