English noun: standpoint | |||
1. | standpoint (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, viewpoint | ||
Broader (hypernym) | position, posture, stance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | angle, cityscape, complexion, landscape, slant | ||