CEFR B2

bystander

noun

Meaning

A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it.

Examples

Several bystanders captured the entire accident on their smartphones.
The police interviewed every bystander who witnessed the robbery.

Synonyms: witness, onlooker, spectator, observer

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bystander (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌstændər/

Definition

A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it.

Examples

Several bystanders captured the entire accident on their smartphones.
The police interviewed every bystander who witnessed the robbery.
An innocent bystander was accidentally injured during the protest.

Synonyms of bystander

Words with a similar meaning to bystander:

witness
onlooker
spectator
observer

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