Bystanding

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being a bystander. uncountable

    "The woes of the world call forth the loudest outcries from the bystanders. Bystanding is not the closest possible adjustment to the universe."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Standing nearby; having the role of bystander. not-comparable

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"The woes of the world call forth the loudest outcries from the bystanders. Bystanding is not the closest possible adjustment to the universe."

Etymology

From by + standing.

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