1. people or things that influence or cause changes in something
Usage: plural of affecter

Examples

• The main affecters of climate change include human activities and natural phenomena.
• Economic affecters such as inflation and unemployment shape government policy.
• Teachers are important affecters of student motivation and learning outcomes.
• Social media platforms have become major affecters of public opinion.
• The study identified several affecters of employee satisfaction in the workplace.