This term means to prudishly remove erroneous,vulgar,obscene,or otherwise objectionable material before publication.

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The term "Bowdlerize" is specifically used to describe the prudish removal of objectionable material before publication. The term is derived from the name of Thomas Bowdler, an editor who published an expurgated version of Shakespeare's works to remove any content he deemed unsuitable for women and children.

This Term Means to Prudishly Remove Erroneous,vulgar,obscene,or Otherwise Objectionable Material