1. (n.) One who observes, or pays attention to, anything; especially, one engaged in, or trained to habits of, close and exact observation; as, an astronomical observer.

2. (n.) One who keeps any law, custom, regulation, rite, etc.; one who conforms to anything in practice.

3. (n.) One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises.

4. (n.) A sycophantic follower.

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