1. a person or organization that creates or maintains a blacklist; one who blacklists others
Usage: often used in contexts of employment, entertainment, or political persecution

Examples

• During the McCarthy era, blacklisters in Hollywood prevented many actors from working.
• The company was accused of being a blacklister after it refused to hire anyone from a rival firm.
• Civil rights advocates fought against blacklisters who targeted activists and organizers.
• The blacklister maintained a secret list of individuals deemed unsuitable for employment.
• Some blacklisters used their power to settle personal grudges rather than address legitimate concerns.