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Definition witness in British English

witness noun

noun
/ˈwɪtnəs/
1

someone who sees a crime, accident, or other event happen

Example

Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots.

Example

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the police.

Example

Detectives are appealing for witnesses.

1.1

someone who tells a court what they know about a crime

Example

More than twenty witnesses will be called.

Example

an expert witness for the defence/prosecution

Synonyms and related words
aggrieved aggrieved party alibi
2

someone who watches you sign an official document and then signs it to state that they have watched you

Synonyms and related words
observer witness eyewitness
2.1

someone who is with you when you get married and who signs the official document that you sign

Synonyms and related words
a/the big day bachelor party banns
3

someone who speaks about their strong Christian beliefs

Synonyms and related words
acolyte Amish Anglican
3.1

a public statement that someone makes about their strong Christian beliefs

Synonyms and related words
amen anthem baptise
Definition witness in British English