Etymology

respecter of persons

Today it means: Someone who treats people according to their rank, status or importance. Full definition →

Koine Greek προσωπολήμπτης
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  1. Koine Greek · calque ofπροσωπολήμπτης
  2. English todayrespecter of persons

Probably originally from Acts 10:34 in the King James Version of the Bible, translating Koine Greek προσωπολήμπτης (prosōpolḗmptēs).

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