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Definition of viewpoint

viewpoint

/ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
view · point
Plural:viewpoints
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• noun

1

A person's particular attitude, opinion, or way of considering a matter; a mental standpoint from which something is perceived or judged.

Example

"A good historian strives to examine past events from multiple viewpoints rather than relying on a single narrative."

2

A physical place or elevated spot that affords a wide, clear, or scenic view of the surrounding landscape.

Example

"We paused at a roadside viewpoint near the mountain pass to photograph the valley below."

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• Nearby Words

viewership
viewfinder
viewing
viewpoint
viewport
viewscreen
vigil

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'view' and 'point', modeled on the earlier phrase 'point of view' (which entered English in the early 18th century as a calque of French 'point de vue').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viewpoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viewpoint
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