Added 9 October 2026
observer
/əbˈzɝvɚ/ noun
In Latin: observātor, contemplātor Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about observer at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.
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One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
I shall be an observer of the local customs.
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A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.
The UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.