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Observer

/ɒb-/

One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

📖 Definitions of "Observer"

noun

1
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
"Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well."
2
One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
"I shall be an observer of the local customs."
3
A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate
"The UN sent many observers to the country's first elections."
4
A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
"The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN."

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
beholdernoun	Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.
perceivernoun	One who perceives.
commentatornoun	(media, sports) A person who provides an instantaneous description of a public event, particularly a sporting event, for a mass media audience.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
beholdernoun	Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.
commentatornoun	(media, sports) A person who provides an instantaneous description of a public event, particularly a sporting event, for a mass media audience.
perceivernoun	One who perceives.
observingnoun	observation
observenoun	(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
observationnoun	The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
observancenoun	The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
remarknoun	A casual observation, comment, or statement
observational	Relating to observation, especially scientific observation.
spotternoun	A person who observes something.
viewernoun	Someone who watches television.
noternoun	A small rod, usually made of wood, pressed against the melody course of a lap dulcimer to change the pitches.
spectatornoun	One who observes, sees, or views something; an observer.
viewingnoun	An instance of viewing something.
onlookernoun	A spectator; someone looks on or watches, without becoming involved or participating.
watchingnoun	The act of one who watches.
bystandernoun	A person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer, witness, or spectator.
commentnoun	A spoken or written remark.
listenernoun	Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.
observantnoun	Alert and paying close attention; watchful.