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noun

viewpoint

n.
US /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/ UK /vjˈuːpɔɪnt/ view·point UK spelling viewpoint's, viewpoint's

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    a particular way of thinking about a problem or situation.

    a mental attitude or perspective from which a situation is considered.

    Simple

    From a business viewpoint, the new law will help small companies grow.

    In context

    The documentary attempts to present the conflict from the viewpoint of the local residents rather than the military commanders.

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'from'.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    a place that gives you a good view of the landscape.

    a physical position or place that affords a wide or clear view of a landscape.

    Simple

    We stopped at a viewpoint on the mountain to take some photos of the valley.

    In context

    The hiking trail culminates at a rocky viewpoint that offers an unobstructed panorama of the coastline and the distant islands.


From view + point.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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