Canonizer

/ˈkænənɪzər/ noun

Definition

A person who canonizes; one who makes something canonical, official, or part of an approved standard or list.

Etymology

From 'canonize' (to declare something official or standard) plus -er (one who does the action). Used in religious, literary, and academic contexts.

Kelly Says

Critics and scholars act as canonizers—their choices about what to teach and praise shape which books, artists, and ideas become 'classics' that everyone knows about.

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