English noun: viewpoint | |||
1. | viewpoint (cognition) a mental position from which things are viewed | ||
Samples | We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians. Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events. | ||
Synonyms | point of view, stand, standpoint | ||
Broader (hypernym) | position, posture, stance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | angle, cityscape, complexion, landscape, slant | ||
2. | viewpoint (location) a place from which something can be viewed | ||
Samples | From that vantage point he could survey the whole valley. | ||
Synonyms | vantage point | ||
Broader (hypernym) | vantage | ||