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Definition of objector
objector
/əbˈdʒɛk.tɚ/
ob · jec · tor
Plural:objectors
objector Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person who expresses opposition to or disagreement with a proposal, practice, or policy, especially on moral, legal, or conscientious grounds.
Example
"The city council heard testimony from several local objectors before voting on the zoning change."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 16th century, derived from the verb 'object' (from Latin 'obiectare', meaning 'to throw against or oppose') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Objector. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/objector