What does upstander mean?
Upstander means A person who stands up for something, as contrasted to a bystander who remains inactive..
Upstander
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A person who stands up for something, as contrasted to a bystander who remains inactive..
Definitions by Sense
- A person who stands up for something, as contrasted to a bystander who remains inactive.
- (archaic) One of the upright handlebars on a traditional Inuit sled.
Example Sentences
Professor Reeves has been a full-time upstander on Sudan since 1999, back when the people being slaughtered there were Christians in the south of the country.
With quick presence of mind, Ootah grasped the rear upstander of the sled, which had begun to slide to and fro, and planted his harpoon in the ice.
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Word Forms
- upstanders
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Professor Reeves has been a full-time upstander on Sudan since 1999, back when the people being slaughtered there were Christians in the south of the country.
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