Standpoint
/ˈstænd.pɔɪnt/noun
A position or perspective from which something is viewed or judged.
Did you know?Although it sounds philosophical, *standpoint* began as a concrete physical phrase in English before becoming a metaphor for a mental or ideological position.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
standan
“to stand, remain upright”
Old English
OE
punkt
“No direct form; the second element is from Middle English *point* in the later compound”
14th Century
ME
point
“a sharp tip, dot, or specific place”
17th Century
English
stand-point
“a place to stand; a physical position”
19th Century
English
standpoint
“a mental or intellectual position from which one considers a matter”
Modern English
English
standpoint
“a particular attitude, perspective, or point of view”