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bystander
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bystander
(noun)
bystander
/
ˈ
baɪˌstændɚ/
noun
plural
bystanders
bystander
/
ˈ
baɪˌstændɚ/
noun
plural
bystanders
Britannica Dictionary definition of BYSTANDER
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:
a person who is standing near but not taking part in what is happening
Two innocent
bystanders
were injured in the shooting.
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