Associations to the word «Observer»

Wiktionary

OBSERVER, noun. One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
OBSERVER, noun. One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
OBSERVER, noun. A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate
OBSERVER, noun. (military) A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft
OBSERVER, noun. (military) A sentry etc. manning an observation post

Dictionary definition

OBSERVER, noun. A person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses.
OBSERVER, noun. An expert who observes and comments on something.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats