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panorama

Syllabification: (pan·o·ram·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌpanəˈramə, -ˈrämə/
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Definition of panorama

noun

  • an unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer:the tower offers a wonderful panorama of Prague
  • a picture or photograph containing a wide view.
  • a complete survey or presentation of a subject or sequence of events:the galleries will offer a full panorama of 20th-century art

Origin:

late 18th century: from pan- 'all' + Greek horama 'view' (from horan 'see')

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