Meaning of the word bystander in English

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bystander

US /ˈbaɪˌstæn.dɚ/
UK /ˈbaɪˌstæn.dər/
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Noun

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it

Example:
Several bystanders witnessed the accident but didn't know how to help.
The innocent bystander was injured during the robbery.