spectator
|spec-ta-tor|
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/ˈspɛkteɪtər/
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/ˈspɛkteɪtə/
watcher
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spectator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'spectator', where 'spectare' meant 'to watch'.
Historical Evolution
'spectator' changed from the Latin word 'spectator' and eventually became the modern English word 'spectator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who watches', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who watches an event, show, game, or activity, often as part of an audience.
The spectators cheered loudly during the football match.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35