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spectator

spec·ta·tor

UK/spɛkˈteɪtə/ US/ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

  • “the spectators applauded the performance”
  • “television viewers”
  • “sky watchers discovered a new star”
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2.

a woman''s pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin spectātor, from frequentative verb spectō (“watch”), from speciō (“look at”). Equivalent to spectate + -or. Doublet of speculator.

Phrases

  • spectator chair
  • spectator ion
  • spectator ligand
  • spectator sport

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