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respecter

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • rhymes with -ɛktə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who regards or judges with partiality; one who respects.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who respects someone or something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • X is no respecter of Y.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • X is no respecter of Y

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: follower

History

Etymology

From respect + -er.