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English noun: viewpoint

1. viewpoint (cognition) a mental position from which things are viewed


SamplesWe should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians.
Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events.


Synonymspoint 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


SamplesFrom that vantage point he could survey the whole valley.


Synonymsvantage point


Broader (hypernym)vantage









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