vantage point
The term "vantage point" is used to describe both physical locations that offer a good view and metaphorical perspectives that provide a particular outlook on a situation.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A place that provides a clear and advantageous view.
Example
- The top of the hill is an excellent vantage point to see the entire valley.
B2Metaphorical
(common)A particular perspective or point of view.
Example
- From her vantage point, the new policy seemed flawed.
C1Photography
(technical)A camera angle that provides a clear and advantageous perspective.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "vantage point":
point of viewview from nowherebird's-eye viewhigh groundpoint of referenceobservation decktake a viewvanishing pointfocal pointhigh pointpoint of interest