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someone who sees or watches something
  • a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.

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The first known use of spectator was circa 1586

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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 3 Jul. 2020.

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