eyewitness
noun
Pronunciation: ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs
Definition
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place and is therefore able to provide a firsthand account of it.
Examples
The trial relied heavily on the testimony of a single eyewitness.
Several eyewitnesses reported seeing the suspect running toward the subway station.
As an eyewitness to the historic event, he kept a detailed journal of everything he observed.
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