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objector

ob·ject
O o

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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun ob-jikt, -jekt; verb uh b-jekt]
    • /noun ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; verb əbˈdʒɛkt/
    • /əbˈdʒek.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun ob-jikt, -jekt; verb uh b-jekt]
    • /noun ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; verb əbˈdʒɛkt/

Definitions of objector word

  • noun objector anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form. 1
  • noun objector a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed: an object of medical investigation. 1
  • noun objector the end toward which effort or action is directed; goal; purpose: Profit is the object of business. 1
  • noun objector a person or thing with reference to the impression made on the mind or the feeling or emotion elicited in an observer: an object of curiosity and pity. 1
  • noun objector anything that may be apprehended intellectually: objects of thought. 1
  • noun objector Optics. the thing of which a lens or mirror forms an image. 1

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Origin of objector

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; (noun) Middle English: “something perceived, purpose, objection,” from Medieval Latin objectum “something thrown down or presented (to the mind),” noun use of neuter of Latin objectus (past participle of objicere), equivalent to ob- ob- + jec- (combining form of jacere to throw; see jet1) + -tus past participle suffix; (v.) Middle English objecten to argue against (< Middle French obje(c)ter) < Latin objectāre to throw or put before, oppose

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Parts of speech for Objector

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

objector popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

objector usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for objector

noun objector

  • protester — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
  • marcher — an inhabitant of, or an officer or lord having jurisdiction over, a march or border territory.
  • radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
  • rioter — a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
  • striker — a person or thing that strikes.

Antonyms for objector

noun objector

  • conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.

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