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standpoint

Syllabification: (stand·point)
Pronunciation: /ˈstan(d)ˌpoint/
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Definition of standpoint

noun

  • an attitude to or outlook on issues, typically arising from one’s circumstances or beliefs:she writes on religion from the standpoint of a believer
  • the position from which someone is able to view a scene or an object.

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