'censurer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'censura', where 'censēre' meant 'to assess or judge.'

'censurer' changed from Old French word 'censurer' (from Medieval Latin 'censurare'/'censura') and eventually became the modern English word 'censurer' via Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to assess or judge', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who expresses formal disapproval; a critic.'