observer

noun

One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.

One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.

A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.

(military) A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft.

(military) A sentry etc. manning an observation post.

Roots

servoserv- · Latin · keep, guard

Synonyms for observer

beholdern percipientn watchern onlookern spectatorn scrutineern spectatress bystandern examinern oglern viewern

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Where does observer come from?

The word observer breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root serv-, from Latin servo (“keep, guard”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.