Observer

Quick meaning: Observer is a noun meaning One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

Meaning

One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

I shall be an observer of the local customs.

The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.

We waited till dusk when the observers' vision was poorest.

The UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.

Word Forms

• observers

Synonyms for observer

Depending on context, synonyms include beholder, observator, spotter, perceiver, commentator.

Antonyms for observer

Common opposites include observee.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include beholder, commentator, perceiver, observing, observe, observation.

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