1. People who declare or recognize something as canonical; those who establish or validate something as authoritative or standard.
Usage: Plural of canonizer; Often used in religious, literary, or academic contexts
2. In religious contexts, those who canonize or declare someone a saint.
Usage: Specialized religious usage; Related to the Catholic Church and sainthood processes

Examples

• The canonizers of Western literature have long debated which works deserve classic status.
• Church canonizers follow strict procedures before declaring someone a saint.
• Literary canonizers in universities shape which texts students study.
• The canonizers of the biblical canon made decisions that influenced Christianity for centuries.
• Modern canonizers of hip-hop music recognize certain albums as foundational to the genre.