noun
- plural of censor; people who examine and suppress content deemed objectionable or harmful
- plural of censor; people who express disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or work
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or institutional contexts
Usage: countable noun; more general sense of disapproval
Examples
- The film censurers removed several scenes before the movie was released.
- Online censurers have been criticized for limiting free speech.
- The censurers of the artist's work claimed it was inappropriate for public display.
- Government censurers reviewed the newspaper article before publication.
- Social media censurers face ongoing debates about their authority and fairness.
- The censurers argued that the content violated community standards.