Surveillant

Pronunciation: /ˈsɝveɪɫˈɫænt/

Surveillant (noun)

  1. a person who watches or monitors others, often for security or safety reasons.

Examples

  • The surveillant observed the students during the exam.
  • A surveillant ensures that rules are followed in the library.

Common collocations: strict surveillant, act as a surveillant, surveillant duties

Synonyms of Surveillant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Surveillant

  • someone who fails to watch over