What does "deplatform" mean?

To prevent someone from using a platform to express their opinion.

What is a synonym for "deplatform"?

Common synonyms include: cancel, censor, expurgate, no-platform, suppress, unplatform.

Pronounced //diˈplætfɔɹm//.

//diˈplætfɔɹm// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To prevent someone from using a platform to express their opinion. formal, transitive
"The Western trend to deplatform or disinvite campus speakers, whose views are considered objectionable, is in full swing."

"The Western trend to deplatform or disinvite campus speakers, whose views are considered objectionable, is in full swing."

From de- + platform.

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