Definition

The condition of watching an event or performance without participating in it.

Example

The spectatorship at the concert was overwhelming, with thousands of fans cheering for their favorite band.

Conversation

Did you enjoy the game last night with all the spectatorship?

Absolutely! The energy from the crowd was amazing.

I think the spectatorship really made the event more exciting.

For sure! It wouldn't have been the same without all those fans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spectatorship is formed from "spectator" (from Latin "spectator", meaning one who looks or watches) and "-ship" (a suffix denoting a state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of being a spectator, or one who watches an event.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'watcher' ('spectator') and the '-ship' indicating their role or state. This helps you remember that spectatorship is about the condition of being a watcher.

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