Bowdleriser (Noun)
Meaning
A person who edits a text by removing obscene or offensive words or passages; "Thomas Bowdler was a famous expurgator".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The publishing company hired a bowdleriser to review the classic novel for any objectionable content before releasing it to the public.
- In her role as a bowdleriser, she carefully removed any profanity from the script to make it suitable for a younger audience.
- The bowdleriser's task was to edit the historical text without altering its original meaning or tone, while still making it accessible to modern readers.
- Some critics argue that the bowdleriser's heavy-handed approach to editing can compromise the artistic integrity of a work.
- The bowdleriser's decision to remove certain passages from the book sparked controversy among scholars and fans of the author.