Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Bystander
By′standˊer
,Noun.
[
By
+ stander
, equiv. to stander-by
; cf. AS. big-standan
to stand by or near.] One who stands near; a spectator; one who has no concern with the business transacting.
He addressed the
bystanders
and scattered pamphlets among them. Palfrey.
Syn. – Looker on; spectator; beholder; observer.
Definition 2024
bystander
bystander
English
Noun
bystander (plural bystanders)
Translations
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator
|