Relating to observation or watching

simple past tense and past participle of vigilate

present participle of vigilate

(US, historical) A group of private citizens who administered justice where they considered governmental structures to be inadequate.

plural of vigilance committee

plural of vigilance man

(historical) A person who investigates employers' treatment of workers on behalf of a trade union.

Alternative spelling of coma vigil

(medicine) A state in which the patient lies with eyes open, yet unresponsive to the outside world.

An event that includes lighting candles, used to remember the victims of a tragedy.