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Collaborator vs Bystander - What's the difference?

collaborator | bystander |

As nouns the difference between collaborator and bystander

is that collaborator is a person who works with others towards a common goal while bystander is a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator.

collaborator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who works with others towards a common goal.
  • A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.

    • See also

    * collaborate * collaboration

    bystander

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

    • See also

    * rubberneck