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Passerby vs Bystander - What's the difference?

passerby | bystander |

As nouns the difference between passerby and bystander

is that passerby is alternative spelling of passer-by while bystander is a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator.

passerby

English

Noun

(passersby)
  • Alternative spelling of passer-by .
  • 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