MIA6  +  305575 Wed, 20 Dec 06 03:29 AM What does 'upstander' mean?      I don't think you can find the definition of this word in any dictionary. But if anyone ever knows Holocaust, I think this word may relate to that.  Thanks for replies. MIA6 Joined on Sat, Mar 4 2006 Full Member 223

	Mister Micawber  +  305624 Wed, 20 Dec 06 06:39 AM A quick googling got me: A bystander can be described as an individual or an institution who is aware of the victimization of others and chooses to do nothing. Conversely, an upstander is an individual or an institution that, recognizing the victimization of others, chooses to act on their behalf. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,760 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Tidus  +  305704 Wed, 20 Dec 06 12:28 PM  MIA6 wrote: What does 'upstander' mean?      I don't think you can find the definition of this word in any dictionary. But if anyone ever knows Holocaust, I think this word may relate to that.  Thanks for replies. Not at all familiar with the word "upstander" - the closest word that I am familiar with is "upstanding" and it relates to a law abiding, trustworthy person.  For example:  "Mark is an upstanding citizen of the community". Tidus Joined on Mon, Nov 27 2006 England Full Member 372

	Marius Hancu  +  305717 Wed, 20 Dec 06 01:40 PM Not yet in this dictionary: ------ up·stand·er    Function:noun : one of the handlebars of an Eskimo sledge http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com --------- but after reading MM's post, I understand the other meaning too. Marius Hancu Joined on Wed, Apr 26 2006 Veteran Member 11,673 Nouns