respecter

American  

[ri-spek-ter] / rɪˈspɛk tər /

noun

1. someone or something that is influenced by the social standing, importance, power, or any deterrent put forth by persons or things (used chiefly in negative constructions).

   Death is no respecter of wealth.

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Etymology

Origin of respecter

First recorded in 1605–15; respect + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And because pollution is no respecter of ZIP codes, this fledgling environmental justice movement energized other parts of L.A. too.

From Los Angeles Times

“Boy oh boy, I ain’t been called sir in ages. Over in these parts, there’s no respecter of persons. I’m High John de Conqueror. Who might you be?”

From Literature

Biden, a self-described “great respecter of fate,” has weighed the decision for months.

From Los Angeles Times

A respecter of the past, Usher believes he’s helping move Black entertainment forward in the same way legendary performers before him helped make this residency possible.

From Seattle Times

Speaking to PBS News Hour last week, Biden described himself as “great respecter of fate,” and promised to be “completely, thoroughly honest” about the status of his health.

From Washington Post