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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ni-glekt
Phonetic Transcription : nɪˈglɛkt

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Définition of neglecter

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Latin neglectus, past participle of neglegere "to make light of, disregard, be indifferent to, not heed, not trouble oneself about," literally "not to pick up," variant of neclegere, from Old Latin nec "not" (see deny) + legere "pick up, select" (see lecture (n.)). Related: Neglected; neglecting.
  • As in delinquent : noun criminal, often young
Example sentences :
  • Thou hast been a lover of the world, and a neglecter of thy soul, and cold in all that thou didst for thy salvation.
  • Extract from : « A Christian Directory (Part 2 of 4) » by Richard Baxter
  • Handel resembles Lully somewhat in his reputation for being a lover of the table and a neglecter of womankind.
  • Extract from : « The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 » by Rupert Hughes
  • But Jos was no neglecter of his master's property, as the following anecdote will tell.
  • Extract from : « The Vale of Lyvennet » by John Salkeld Bland
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