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Spectator vs Speculator - What's the difference?

spectator | speculator |

As nouns the difference between spectator and speculator

is that spectator is one who observes an event; an observer while speculator is one who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.

spectator

English

Alternative forms

* spectatour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who observes an event; an observer.
    • The cheering spectators watched the fireworks.
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    Derived terms

    * spectate * spectatorship

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    speculator

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.
    • (Sir Thomas Browne)
  • One who forms theories; a theorist.
  • * Macaulay
    • A speculator who had dared to affirm that the human soul is by nature mortal.
  • (business, finance) One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principle for the potential of substantial returns.

    • See also

    * entrepreneur * gambler * punter

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