expurgator
/ˈɛkspərˌɡeɪtər/
noun
- A person who removes offensive or objectionable parts from a text, film, or other work.
- In the 19th century, the expurgator often removed any mention of romance from children's books.
- The expurgator carefully reviewed each page for inappropriate content.
- The film's expurgator was criticized for cutting too many scenes.
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