respecter

[ ri-spek-ter ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of respecter¹

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

Example Sentences

“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

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

Biden told reporters the day after the midterms that he intends to run, but that he is a “respecter of fate.”

From Seattle Times

Biden remains a proud Irish American and a professed respecter of fate, but insists he is still an optimist.

From Washington Post