Surveillant

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who watches over another from high
  2. 2
    an overseer or supervisor.

    "Jason aspires to be one of the 45 orientation program surveillants."

  3. 3
    a spy or detective, or someone who follows or tracks.
Adjective
  1. 1
    overseeing; watchful

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"Jason aspires to be one of the 45 orientation program surveillants."

Etymology

French

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