viewpoint

American  

[vyoo-point] / ˈvyuˌpɔɪnt /

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

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viewpoint British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of viewpoint

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

Example Sentences

At a viewpoint overlooking Chiang Mai, the city skyline was almost entirely obscured, with only faint outlines of hills visible through a dense grey haze and a dim orange sun hanging in the sky.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Much of the set’s lyrical content evokes nostalgia and longing and is written, as so much traditional roots music is, from the viewpoint of those living within the culture, including work jargon and local allusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Thus, the state “seeks to silence a viewpoint she wishes to express.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The biggest flaw in the Hegelian viewpoint about supposedly great men is that his entire hypothesis about an unfolding historical process is flat wrong.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The simple answer is because I am telling the story from Maddie’s point of view, and it would be awkward to introduce another viewpoint character at this point.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

Related Words

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