STANDPOINT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STANDPOINT?

Need another word that means the same as “standpoint”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “standpoint” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Standpoint” are: point of view, stand, viewpoint, vantage point, attitude, stance, view, opinion, position, way of thinking, frame of mind, outlook, perspective, angle, slant

Standpoint as a Noun

Definitions of "Standpoint" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “standpoint” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A mental position from which things are viewed.
• The position from which someone is able to view a scene or an object.
• An attitude to a particular issue.

Synonyms of "Standpoint" as a noun (15 Words)

angle	Angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal. The supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together.
attitude	The orientation of an aircraft or spacecraft, relative to the direction of travel. I asked the waiter for a clean fork and all I got was attitude.
frame of mind	One of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided.
opinion	A message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. He asked for a poll of public opinion.
outlook	The prospect for the future. He had a practical outlook on life.
perspective	The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other. Most guidebook history is written from the editor s perspective.
point of view	An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole.
position	An opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute. He looks best in central midfield his own preferred position.
slant	Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane. Cut flower stems on the slant.
stance	A rationalized mental attitude. She altered her stance resting all her weight on one leg.
stand	The position where a thing or person stands. This was not the moment to make a stand for independence.
vantage point	The quality of having a superior or more favorable position.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. Matisse s view of Collioure.
viewpoint	A person’s opinion or point of view. I do try to put over our viewpoint.
way of thinking	Doing as one pleases or chooses.

Usage Examples of "Standpoint" as a noun

• She writes on religion from the standpoint of a believer.

Associations of "Standpoint" (30 Words)

anthropocentric	Human-centered. When we assess animal intelligence we tend to take a very anthropocentric view.
aspect	Of a planet form an aspect with another celestial body. Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life.
bias	Give a bias to. A bias fold.
bigot	A prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own. A racist bigot.
caloric	Of or relating to calories in food. A caloric value of 7 calories per gram.
calorific	Heat-generating. She knew the calorific contents of every morsel.
egalitarian	Favoring social equality. He was a social and political egalitarian.
facet	One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem. A philosophy that extends to all facets of the business.
jaundiced	Affected by jaundice, in particular unnaturally yellow in complexion. Takes a jaundiced view of societies and clubs.
mentality	The characteristic way of thinking of a person or group. I had inherited not only my father s blood but his bourgeois mentality as well.
mindset	A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations. The region seems stuck in a medieval mindset.
objectively	In a way that is not dependent on the mind for existence; actually. The physical world we think of as objectively true.
opinion	A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty. Opinions are usually written by a single judge.
outlook	A view. He had a practical outlook on life.
panorama	A picture or photograph containing a wide view. The tower offers a wonderful panorama of Prague.
personally	Concerning the speaker. He never forgave his father holding him personally responsible for this betrayal.
perspective	A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view. A trick of perspective.
perspicacity	The quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness. The perspicacity of her remarks.
point	A fielder at the point position. He held me up at the point of a gun.
preconception	A preconceived idea or prejudice. He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions.
predetermine	Establish or decide in advance. Closed questions almost predetermine the response given.
prepossess	To cause (a person) to be preoccupied with or by a feeling, notion, etc.; to preoccupy with or by; to imbue, inspire, or affect strongly beforehand. A prepossessing appearance.
prospect	An extensive view of landscape. Clients deemed likely prospects for active party membership.
regard	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. Give him my kind regards.
sociology	The study and classification of human societies.
suasion	Persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion. The clearing banks found the use of both moral suasion and direct controls particularly irksome.
tableau	A group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history a tableau vivant. In the first act the action is presented in a series of tableaux.
values	Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something. He has very conservatives values.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. The end of the tunnel came into view.
vista	The visual percept of a region. Vistas of freedom seemed to open ahead of him.