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Definition of Bystander
1. Noun. A nonparticipant spectator.
Definition of Bystander
1. n. One who stands near; a spectator; one who has no concern with the business transacting.
Definition of Bystander
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Medical Definition of Bystander
1. One who stands near; a spectator; one who has no concern with the business transacting. "He addressed the bystanders and scattered pamphlets among them." (Palfrey) Synonym: Looker on, spectator, beholder, observer. Origin: By + stander, equiv. To stander-by; cf. AS. Big-standan to stand by or near. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)