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Spector (name) means a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, an occupational name related to inspecting or overseeing. Example: “Phil Spector was famous for his "Wall of Sound" production style.”

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A surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, an occupational name related to inspecting or overseeing.
"Phil Spector was famous for his "Wall of Sound" production style."
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Etymology

From Yiddish ספּעקטאָר (spektor), an occupational surname for a teacher's assistant in a Jewish school.

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What does “Spector” mean?
The word “Spector” means a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, an occupational name related to inspecting or overseeing.
How do you use “Spector” in a sentence?
Here is “Spector” used in a sentence: “Phil Spector was famous for his "Wall of Sound" production style.”
What part of speech is “Spector”?
“Spector” is a name.
What is the meaning of Spector?
"Spector" (name) means a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, an occupational name related to inspecting or overseeing.
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