1. plural of harborer; people who give shelter, refuge, or protection to someone or something
Usage: often used in legal or formal contexts; can refer to those who shelter fugitives, refugees, or animals
2. plural of harborer; people or things that hold, contain, or maintain something (such as feelings, thoughts, or disease)
Usage: often used metaphorically or in medical/scientific contexts

Examples

• The harborers of the escaped prisoners were arrested and charged with aiding and abetting.
• Those who are harborers of resentment often struggle with inner peace.
• The organization became known as harborers of refugees fleeing persecution.
• Mosquitoes are harborers of dangerous diseases in tropical regions.
• The harborers of illegal weapons faced serious federal charges.
• Some people are natural harborers of hope even in difficult times.