observer
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (2)
- a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the sensesSynonyms: perceiverpercipientbeholder
- an expert who observes and comments on somethingSynonyms: commentator
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Observer \Ob*serv"er\, n.
1.One who observes, or pays attention to, anything; especially, one engaged in, or trained to habits of, close and exact observation; as, an astronomical observer. [1913 Webster]
The observed of all observers.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Careful observers may foretell the hour, By sure prognostic, when to dread a shower.— Swift.[1913 Webster]
2.One who keeps any law, custom, regulation, rite, etc.; one who conforms to anything in practice. "Diligent observers of old customs." --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
These . . . hearkened unto observers of times.— Deut. xviii. 14.[1913 Webster]
3.One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises. [1913 Webster]
4.A sycophantic follower. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]