History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
bystander

a person standing near but not taking part in an event or activity

person who watches

commentator

a person who gives a radio or TV commentary

reporter

onlooker

a person who watches something happening without taking part

person observing an event

spectator

a person looking at (a sport, game, show etc)

person who watches event

spy

a person who tries to set secret information, especially about military affairs of other countries; a person who keeps a secret watch on the movements of others

person who secretly finds out about another's business

student

a person who is studying or training

person actively learning

traveller

a person on a journey

traveler

viewer

a person watching a television programme

witness

watchman

a man who guards property, especially at night

guard

witness

a person who was actually present at an event and should, for this reason, be able to describe it; a person who gives evidence under oath in a law court

person who observes an event

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