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observer

ob·ser·ver

UK/əbˈzɜːvə/ US/əbˈzɝvɚ/ fairly common

noun

1.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

2.

an expert who observes and comments on something

Synonyms

Origin

From observe + -er.

Phrases

  • electoral observer
  • observer pattern
  • participant observer
  • Sabbath observer

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