viewpoint

noun

view·​point ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 

plural viewpoints

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint

The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …

—Marge Piercy

As with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.

—Irvine Welsh

He began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.

—P. G. Wodehouse

Synonyms

• angle
• eye view
• outlook
• perspective
• shoes
• slant
• standpoint
• vantage point

Examples of viewpoint in a Sentence

The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.

Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.

Recent Examples on the Web

The hike to the viewpoint is less than a mile out-and-back and takes visitors about 15 minutes in total to finish, according to AllTrails. —Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024

The album itself is a reflection on her fame and relationships from a more raw, depressing viewpoint. —Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

viewpoint

noun

view·​point -ˌpȯint 

: point of view