English Explanatory Dictionary

observer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
  2. One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
  3. A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.
  4. A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
  5. A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft.
  6. A sentry etc. manning an observation post.
  7. Synonym of spotter.

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɝvɚ/ /ɑb-/ En-us-observer.ogg /əbˈzɜːvə/ /ɒb-/

Word forms

observer observers

Etymology

From observe + -er.

Synonyms

beholder observator spotter

Antonyms

observee

Related words

observable observably observance observant observation observational observatory observe

Derived words

electoral observer interobserver intraobserver nonobserver observeress observerless observer pattern observership participant observer Sabbath observer
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