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book burning

book burn·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boo k bur-ning]
    • /bʊk ˈbɜr nɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boo k bur-ning]
    • /bʊk ˈbɜr nɪŋ/

Definitions of book burning words

  • noun book burning the destruction of writings of which the subject, the view of the author, or the like is considered politically or socially objectionable: used as a means of censorship or oppression. 1
  • noun book burning ideological: destroying books 1
  • noun book burning The destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, electronic games, the taking of television programs off the air, or the shutting down of Web sites as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material. 0

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Origin of book burning

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Book burning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

book burning popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

book burning usage trend in Literature

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