observer

Plural

observers

1. 1.One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

   • Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.

2. 2.One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.

   • I shall be an observer of the local customs.

3. 3.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.
   • When the army reached Tsun-i, an enlarged Politburo meeting was called. Teng attended as an observer.

4. 4.A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.

   • The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.

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