1. people who follow or watch someone secretly, especially for surveillance purposes
2. people who observe someone’s work or activities to learn from them
Usage: professional context

Examples

• The detective noticed his shadowers in the crowded marketplace.
• Government agents served as shadowers for the suspected criminal.
• Medical students acted as shadowers during the surgeon’s operations.
• The celebrity hired security to identify potential shadowers.
• New employees often work as shadowers before taking on full responsibilities.
• The spy was skilled at detecting shadowers following him through the city.