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As a noun, observer means one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
Meanings of observer
8 meaningsnoun
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
“Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.”
One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
“I shall be an observer of the local customs.”
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.”
A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
“The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.”
militaryA crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft
“The only crew-member to survive the crash was the Canadian observer.”
militaryA sentry etc. manning an observation post
“We waited till dusk when the observers' vision was poorest.”
A person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the sensesperson
Similar: perceiver, percipient, beholderAn expert who observes and comments on somethingperson
Similar: commentator
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).