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It was difficult being a conscientious objector in the 1940's, but I felt I had to stick to my guns.
Harold Pinter

Meaning of "objector" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBJECTOR

objector  [əbˈdʒektə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBJECTOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Objector is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBJECTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

objector

Conscientious objector

A conscientious objector is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, and/or religion. In general, conscientious objector status is only considered in the context of military conscription and is not applicable to volunteer military forces. In some countries, conscientious objectors are assigned to an alternative civilian service as a substitute for conscription or military service. Some conscientious objectors consider themselves pacifist, non-interventionist, non-resistant, or antimilitarist. The international definition of conscientious objection officially broadened on March 8, 1995 when the United Nations Commission on Human Rights resolution 1995/83 stated that "persons performing military service should not be excluded from the right to have conscientious objections to military service." That definition was re-affirmed in 1998, when the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner...

Definition of objector in the English dictionary

The definition of objector in the dictionary is a person who states or shows that they oppose or disapprove of something such as an official plan or proposal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBJECTOR


analecta
ˌænəˈlektə
codirector
ˌkəʊdaɪˈrektə
connector
kəˈnektə
defector
dɪˈfektə
detecter
dɪˈtektə
disinfector
ˌdɪsɪnˈfektə
dissector
dɪˈsektə
interjector
ˌɪntəˈdʒektə
rejecter
rɪˈdʒektə
rejector
rɪˈdʒektə
superfecta
ˌsuːpəˈfektə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBJECTOR

objectival
objectivate
objectivation
objective
objective danger
objective genitive
objective point
objective test
objectively
objectiveness
objectivise
objectivism
objectivist
objectivistic
objectivistically
objectivity
objectivize
objectless
objectlessness
objet

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBJECTOR

actor
art director
collector
detective chief inspector
detector
director
executive director
hector
injector
inspector
lector
managing director
private sector
projector
protector
public sector
rector
reflector
sector
selector
vector

Synonyms and antonyms of objector in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «objector» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBJECTOR

Find out the translation of objector to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of objector from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «objector» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反对者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

objetor
570 millions of speakers

English

objector
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आपत्तिकर्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المعترض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

возражение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

objector
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আপত্তিকারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

objecteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penolakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verweigerer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

反対者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Objector
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người phản đối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆட்சேபனையாளரின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उपरोधक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

itirazcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

obiettore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprzeciwiający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заперечення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

contestator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιρρησία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beswaarmaker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

objector
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

objector
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of objector

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBJECTOR»

The term «objector» is regularly used and occupies the 105.622 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBJECTOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about objector

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2 QUOTES WITH «OBJECTOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word objector.
1
Laurence Housman
That was luck: I should not then have been a conscientious objector; but I am quite sure that the abominations of war would have made me one, as soon as I got to the front.
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Harold Pinter
It was difficult being a conscientious objector in the 1940's, but I felt I had to stick to my guns.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBJECTOR»

Discover the use of objector in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to objector and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Why I Am a Conscientious Objector
A look at the broad yet very basic issues every Christian must consider when confronted with military involvement.
John M. Drescher, 2000
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Medic!: The Story of a Conscientious Objector in the Vietnam War
A conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Vietnam War offers an unflinching, compelling account of his experiences on the battlefield, describing his work with the injured and dying in the heart of combat.
Ben Sherman, 2007
3
Lew Ayres: Hollywood's Conscientious Objector
A biography of Lew Ayres, an accomplished actor, pacifist, and conscientious objector of World War II. A biography of the accomplished actor and staunch pacifist who changed the way America considers grounds for conscientious objection
Lesley L. Coffin, 2012
4
The Conscientious Objector
Calarco demonstrates impressive maturity with his lively and insightful dialogue.
Michael Murphy, 2009
5
The Sutras of Abu Ghraib: Notes from a Conscientious Objector
Describes Aidan Delgado's stint abroad, how dramatically it changed his life and beliefs about war and justice, and how he refused to succumb to violence and now speaks out against what he has seen and been through.
Aidan Delgado, 2007
6
I refuse: memories of a Vietnam war objector
Simons describes his objections to the Vietnam War, detailing his emotions and convictions during that time
Donald Laird Simons, 1992
7
Dear Dods: Letters from a Conscientious Objector in WWII
The day-by-day relating of events make life at CPS and in the army genuine and real; and also share the love and caring between Art and Dods. About eighty per cent of this story is told through excerpts from these letters.
Art Bryant, Art Baker, 2009
8
The Conscientious Objector and the United States Armed Forces
Except as provided in Section 4.1.2. of this Directive, no member of the Armed Forces who possessed conscientious objection beliefs before entering military service is eligible for classification as a Conscientious Objector if: 4.1.1.1. (1) such ...
Daniel H. Shubin, 2008
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I appeal unto C?sar' the case of the conscientious objector
Hitherto you have had quite a plausible argument which ran as follows : " ' We ( the Government) must make the test of a genuine Conscientious Objector exceedingly hard or every one will become a Conscientious Objector and Conscription ...
Mrs. Henry Hobhouse
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New Zealand Goods and Services Tax Legislation (2013 edition)
[S 36(6) substituted by No 131 of 1993, s 4(2), with application to any objection for which written notice of the objector under s 34(2), 36(2)(a) or 36(3)(a) is received by the Commissioner on or after 1 April 1994. Former s 36(6) read: '(6) The ...
CCH New Zealand Ltd, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBJECTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term objector is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ordsall Chord delay: Town hall chief blasts single objector holding …
Ordsall Chord delay: Town hall chief blasts single objector holding up £85m Piccadilly-Victoria rail link. 14:55, 23 July 2015; By Charlotte Cox ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
2
Gitmo nurse who refused to torture inmates faces Navy retaliation …
The nurse is the only known example of a conscientious objector against the force-feeding of Guantanamo prisoners, a practice condemned by ... «RT, Jul 15»
3
Seattle Residents Rise Up Against Trash Police Oppressors
What if some conscientious objector refuses to pay up for committing the "offense" of throwing out food with the garbage? Will the city fathers ... «Investor's Business Daily, Jul 15»
4
Donald Trump's Slur Stokes Phony Republican Fury
The Bush family, including Jeb—who once considered posing as a conscientious objector to avoid the Vietnam draft—quietly let the dirty ... «Truthdig, Jul 15»
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USCIS Clarifies How New Citizens Can Refuse to Bear Arms for …
... conscientious objectors to opt-out of combat military service during World War I. Before that, conscientious objector laws varied by state. «Christian Post, Jul 15»
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Wildlife habitats fear over stables in Hucclecote field
Objector Ted Stevens, who lives nearby, said: "This is a special place and I've been overwhelmed by all the passion and concern that has been ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
7
Advertising Law - July 2015 #4
Judge Chen rejected an objector's concerns about the relief available to the class. "The $40 million settlement represents a good monetary ... «JD Supra, Jul 15»
8
Giant solar farm would have been 'too much to endure'
Objector Peter Parson said: “Solar power does have its role in the mix but it should be in the right place and the right size. “Woodhall Farm is ... «Malvern Observer, Jul 15»
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Ordsall Chord delay: Town hall chief blasts the single objector who …
The engineer behind the delay of the £85m Ordsall Chord - which will link Manchester's Piccadilly and Victoria stations for the first time - has ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
10
Education and social justice were lifelong pursuits for James Johnson
... he disenrolled from Northwestern so he would be eligible for the draft — just so he could spend a year in Canada as a conscientious objector ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»

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