internetfilter
nounUK /ˈɪntənet ˈfɪltə/
US /ˈɪntərnet ˈfɪltər/
A tool that blocks bad or unsafe things on the internet.
The school uses an internet filter to keep students safe online.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Software that stops spam or harmful emails from reaching a mailbox.
The email internet filter caught most of the junk messages.
3. A setting that limits which websites a device or network can open.
He turned on the internet filter so his little brother couldn't visit gaming sites during homework time.
4. A service that hides inappropriate search results from children.
The browser's internet filter removed adult content from the search results.