Watcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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watcher

[ ˈwɒtʃər ]

^{Context #1}

in a movie theater

A person who sits and watches a movie, show, or event.

Synonyms

audience, spectator, viewer

Examples of usage

The watcher enjoyed the movie.
The watchers were captivated by the performance.

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supernatural

A mythical being who observes and oversees events without being seen.

Synonyms

guardian, observer, sentinel

Examples of usage

Legends say that a watcher protects the forest.
The watchers are said to keep a vigilant eye on the village.

Translations

Translations of the word "watcher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observador

🇮🇳 निगरानी करने वाला

🇩🇪 Beobachter

🇮🇩 pengamat

🇺🇦 спостерігач

🇵🇱 obserwator

🇯🇵 監視者

🇫🇷 observateur

🇪🇸 observador

🇹🇷 gözlemci

🇰🇷 관찰자

🇸🇦 مراقب

🇨🇿 pozorovatel

🇸🇰 pozorovateľ

🇨🇳 观察者

🇸🇮 opazovalec

🇮🇸 áhorfandi

🇰🇿 бақылаушы

🇬🇪 დამკვირვებელი

🇦🇿 müşahidəçi

🇲🇽 observador

Word origin

The word 'watcher' originated from Old English 'wæccere', which means a person who stays awake to keep guard or to observe. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, from a literal observer to a mythical entity. The concept of watchers has appeared in folklore and literature throughout history, often representing a mysterious and vigilant presence.