1. a mental position from which things are viewed (Freq. 14) - we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians - teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events • Syn: point of view, stand, standpoint • Derivationally related forms: stand (for: stand) • Hypernyms: position, stance, posture • Hyponyms: cityscape, landscape, slant, angle, complexion 2. a place from which something can be viewed - from that vantage point he could survey the whole valley • Syn: vantage point • Hypernyms: vantage
