viewpoint

[vyoo-point]

noun

1. a place affording a view of something; position of observation.

   to sketch a river from the viewpoint of a bluff.

2. an attitude of mind, or the circumstances of an individual that conduce to such an attitude.

   new marketing techniques seen from the consumer's viewpoint.

   Synonyms: angle, stance, position, perspective, standpoint

viewpoint

/ ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgments; point of view

2. a place from which something can be viewed

Word History and Origins

Origin of viewpoint¹

First recorded in 1855–60; alteration of point of view, modeled on standpoint

Example Sentences

Justice Samuel Alito signaled he agreed, saying the Colorado law “looks like blatant viewpoint discrimination.”

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Mahoney “has publicly advocated for UVA to be a leader in free and open debate, viewpoint diversity, academic freedom, and affordability,” the spokesman said.

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After Republicans won back the House of Representatives in 2022, they began investigating what they viewed as a range of abuses by the federal government and private industry against conservatives and their viewpoints.

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What unique skills or viewpoints could you bring to a project?

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“If there’s anything this court has said repeatedly, it’s that the government can’t prevent or stop speech based on the viewpoint expressed,” Chemerinsky said.

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Related Words

• angle 
• aspect 
• attitude 
• direction 
• frame of reference 
• outlook 
• perspective 
• point of view 
• posture 
• slant 
• stance 
• standpoint 
• vantage point 
• view