Meaning & Definition of Objector in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person who actively expresses opposition or disagreement with a proposal or decision.

  Example Sentence: The objector raised concerns during the town hall meeting.

• Definition: Someone who refuses to comply with a requirement, typically for moral or religious reasons.

  Example Sentence: As a conscientious objector, he opted not to serve in the military.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the Latin 'objicere', meaning 'to throw against' or 'to oppose'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• conscientious objector: A person who refuses to participate in military service on moral or religious grounds.
• objection raised: A formal expression of disagreement regarding a proposal or decision.
• to object to something: To express disapproval or opposition to a particular issue or action.

Translations

• Spanish: objector

• French: opposant

• German: Widersprecher

• Russian: возражающий

Related Words

• objection: The act of expressing or feeling disapproval or disagreement.

• oppose: To resist or refuse to accept something.

• dissent: The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.

Slang Meanings of objector

• Meaning: No-show

  Example Sentence: He was a no-show at the meeting because he’s an objector to the new policy.

• Meaning: Nay-sayer

  Example Sentence: Always the nay-sayer, she's known as the objector in every discussion.