ALL meanings of book burning
book burn·ing
B b - 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