What does "viewpoint" mean?

1. (an opinion or perspective) a particular way of thinking about a problem or situation. 2. (a physical place to look from) a place that gives you a good view of the landscape.

How do you use "viewpoint"?

Often used with the preposition 'from'.

viewpoint

US //ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt// UK //vjˈuːpɔɪnt// view·point

1 an opinion or perspective (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

a particular way of thinking about a problem or situation.

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

Example

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

Example

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 a physical place to look from (n.)
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.

Example

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

Example

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

Origin

From view + point.