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point of view
point of view
/pɔɪnt əv vjuː/
noun
(
)
A mental position from which things are viewed
(
stand
,
standpoint
,
point of view
,
viewpoint
)
a mental position from which things are viewed
We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
The spatial property of the position from which something is observed
(
point of view
)
the spatial property of the position from which something is observed
Areopagus
Areopagus
/ˌærɪˈɑpəɡəs/
noun
The highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
(
Areopagus
)
the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
A hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court
(
Areopagus
)
a hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court
The Areopagus has a rich history, having been the site of many crucial events in ancient Athens.
The Areopagus has a rich history, having been the site of many crucial events in ancient Athens.
guardian
guardian
/ˈgɑːrdiːən/
noun
(
)
A person who cares for persons or property
(
protector
,
shielder
,
defender
,
guardian
)
a person who cares for persons or property
After her parents' passing, her aunt became her legal guardian.
After her parents' passing, her aunt became her legal guardian.
Didelphis virginiana
Didelphis virginiana
/ˌdɪdɛlfɪs vɜːdʒɪˈnɪənə/
noun
Omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
(
common opossum
,
Didelphis marsupialis
,
Didelphis virginiana
)
omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
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