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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respecter British  

/ rɪˈspɛktə /

noun

1. a person who respects someone or something

2. a person whose attitude and behaviour is uninfluenced by consideration of another's rank, power, wealth, etc

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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 • Apr. 3, 2025

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 • Feb. 16, 2023

"I am a great respecter of fate," Biden told reporters at a news conference.

From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2022

“But look, I’m a great respecter of fate,” Biden said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021

“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 "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas