Bowdlerizations

/ˌbaʊdlərɪˈzeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of bowdlerization; multiple instances or examples of removing offensive content from texts.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'bowdlerization,' following standard English pluralization by adding '-s' to the noun.

Kelly Says

Throughout history, scholars have documented numerous bowdlerizations of famous works—from Victorian editions removing sex and violence to modern versions removing dated language—showing how each generation remakes art in its own image.

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