noun
- plural of neglector; people who fail to care for, attend to, or give proper attention to someone or something
Usage: Usually used in formal or legal contexts, especially regarding child neglect or duty of care
Examples
- The court identified the neglectors of the child and ordered intervention.
- Neglectors of their responsibilities were held accountable.
- Social workers documented cases of neglectors who failed to provide basic care.
- The organization works to protect children from neglectors.
- Neglectors of maintenance duties caused the building to deteriorate.