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Meaning of spectator
A person who watches an event, performance, or game, especially as a member of an audience.
Etymology of spectator
The word "spectator" has its roots in the Latin "spectator", which is derived from "spectare", meaning "to watch" or "to look at".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who watches an event or performance.
Synonyms
observer
watcher
onlooker
bystander
viewer
witness
audience member
fan
enthusiast
observer
beholder
eyewitness
bystander
passerby
gazer
rubbernecker
peeker
gawker
looker
seer
viewer
auditor
listener
attendee
participant
follower
devotee
aficionado
connoisseur
buff
aficionada
Definitions
- A person who watches an event, performance, or game, especially as a member of an audience.
- * A person who is present at an event, but does not take an active part in it.
Usage Examples
- The spectators at the football game were on the edge of their seats as the score was tied with only minutes left to play.
- * As a spectator at the art exhibition, she was impressed by the variety of styles and techniques on display.
Antonyms
participant
player
performer
actor
competitor
contestant
entrant
challenger
opponent
fighter
contender
struggler
wrestler
athlete
sportsman
sportswoman
team member
contributor
helper
assistant
accomplice
collaborator
partner