objector
(əbˈdʒɛktə(r))
Also 7 -er, -our.
[f. object v. + -or, the form being coincident with that of the L. agent-n. from objicĕre to object. But the Eng. form in -er has also been used: cf. rejecter.]
One who objects or makes an objection; one who brings forward a reason or argument against something, or expresses disapproval of or disagreement with it.
| 1640 Bp. Hall Episc. ii. vi. 119 Let me put the Objector in minde that [etc.]. 1645 Milton Tetrach. Wks. 1738 l. 235 (Deut. xxiv. 1) If these objecters might be the judges of human frailty. 1654 Whitlock Zootomia 496, I..feare not the half-witted Objectours that I may meet with. 1722 Wollaston Relig. Nat. iv. 62 Another question, supposed..to be proposed by an objector. 1861 [see objectee]. 1883 Froude Short Stud. IV. ii. iv. 215 Expressions..qualified to satisfy objectors. 1899 Whitaker's Alm. 400/1 A conscientious objector to vaccination can..escape all penalties. |