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Meaning of bystander
A person who is present at an event or situation but does not take an active part.
Etymology of bystander
The word "bystander" originated in the 15th century from the phrase "by-stander", which referred to someone who stands by or near something, often in a passive or inactive role.
Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a person who witnesses an event without participating in it.
Synonyms
spectator
observer
witness
onlooker
passerby
pedestrian
viewer
watcher
looker
gazer
beholder
eyewitness
bystander
observer
nonparticipant
inactive observer
nonintervenor
disengaged person
uninvolved individual
neutral party
detached observer
inactive spectator
unconcerned witness
uninterested observer
apathetic bystander
indifferent spectator
inactive witness
nonparticipating observer
detached witness
unresponsive bystander
impassive observer
dispassionate witness
Definitions
- A person who is present at an event or situation but does not take an active part
- * A person who sees something happen, especially a crime or accident
Usage Examples
- The bystander called the police after witnessing the accident.
- * A bystander intervened and stopped the fight.
- * The bystanders watched in horror as the building burned.
Antonyms
participant
actor
player
contributor
intervenor
mediator
arbitrator
negotiator
facilitator
activist
advocate
champion
supporter
helper
assistant
accomplice
collaborator
coconspirator
partner
associate
ally
friend