Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
respecter-of-persons
noun
/rɪˈspɛktər əv ˈpɜːrsənz/
Definition
A person who shows favoritism or bias towards certain individuals based on their status or relationship.
Examples
- The judge was accused of being a respecter-of-persons, as he seemed to favor the wealthy defendants.
- In a true meritocracy, there should be no respecter-of-persons in the hiring process.
- She prides herself on her ability to remain impartial and not a respecter-of-persons among her friends.
Meaning
This term refers to someone who treats people differently based on their personal connections or social standing, rather than equally.
Synonyms
- Favoritism
- Partiality
- Bias
- Preference
