book burning
noun
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.
Origin of book burning
First recorded in 1890–95
Words nearby book burning
boohai,
boohoo,
boojum tree,
book,
book bag,
book burning,
book club,
book end,
book gill,
book group,
book in
Example sentences from the Web for book burning
The instances of book-burning where this indignity was either not imposed, or its infliction not recorded, are numerous.
The book-burning days were considered amongst the great days of fte.
The Huguenots in France |Samuel Smiles.