English Explanatory Dictionary

standpoint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A point of view; a perspective.

Pronunciation

/ˈstændpɔɪnt/ en-us-standpoint.ogg

Word forms

standpoint standpoints stand-point

Etymology

From stand + point, a calque of German Standpunkt. Similar constructions used in other languages, such as Japanese 立場 (tachiba, literally “standing place”).

Derived words

standpoint epistemology standpointism standpoint theory
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