deplatform

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English

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /dɪˈplætfɔɹm/
  • Hyphenation: de‧plat‧form

Etymology

Verb

deplatform (third-person singular simple present deplatforms, present participle deplatforming, simple past and past participle deplatformed)

  1. (transitive, formal) To prevent someone from utilizing a platform to express their opinion.
    • 2017, Barry R. Harker, It’s Sunday in America, →ISBN, page 28:
      The Western trend to deplatform or disinvite campus speakers, whose views are considered objectionable, is in full swing.

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