Word of the Day:
watcher
What It Means
Someone who observes something closely for professional reasons, such as an analyst or pundit.
A political representative aligned with a candidate sent to observe elections to report on irregularities. A scrutineer.
Someone who keeps vigil.
Near-synonyms: watchman, watchwoman
Did You Know?
From Middle English wacchere, wachere, wacher, equivalent to watch + -er.
Source and license
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