bystander

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Etymology

From by- + stander.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/

Noun

bystander (plural bystanders)

1. A person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer, witness, or spectator.

   Synonyms: onlooker

Translations

• French: passant, badaud
• German: Zuschauer, Schaulustiger
• Italian: astante, convenuto
• Portuguese: espectador
• Russian: свиде́тель
• Spanish: mirón, mirona, transeúnte, espectador, curioso, cotilla

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