bystander

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer, witness, or spectator.

/ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bystander.wav

bystander bystanders bye-stander by-stander

From by- + stander. Compare passerby.

onlooker

rubberneck upstander

bystander effect bystanderish bystandership innocent bystander

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