upstander
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- noun
- /ˈʌpˌstændər/
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defensor
- An upstander can make a difference by speaking out when they see injustice happening.
Examples
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Kyra Hall: "We have to be upstanders for what we believe in."
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Perpetrators learn new ways of interacting, and bystanders, who make up 85% of most bullying situations, become upstanders for themselves and others.
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The discussion revealed that being an upstander is a choice.
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Learning to be an upstander.
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It's as simple as that: we have to be upstanders for what we believe in.
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Future sessions will continue to discuss effective ways to be an upstander in real-life situations.
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Attendees began by identifying their motivation for being an upstander.
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While studying the Holocaust, it hit me: if only more people had chosen to be upstanders and had stood up in time, they could have changed history and saved lives.
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The authority to make that choice rests with each individual, and when an individual chooses not to be an upstander, they effectively give authority to the bully committing the offense.
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During the meeting, she explained how being an upstander is crucial in standing against bullying.
Synonyms
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A person who protects someone or something from harm
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A person who supports a belief, cause, or tradition
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A person who helps a community live better
A person who fights for fairness and equal rights for everyone
How Courageous
Surface Forms
Morphology
upstander = upstand (semi-transparent) = up + stand + er
The base 'upstand' implies taking a stand, but 'upstander' as someone who stands up for others is not a standard derivation.
Etymology
Upstander comes from up ('to rise') and stand ('to be firm'), and it is used as the opposite of bystander. A helpful way to remember is that an upstander 'stands up' for others and takes action against unfair or hurtful acts.