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English Lexicon

Panoramic view

/ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk vjuː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An unbroken, wide-angle view of an extensive area or landscape.

    "From the mountain summit, hikers enjoyed a stunning panoramic view of the entire valley."
  2. 2

    A comprehensive survey or mental assessment of a subject or situation.

    "The documentary offers a panoramic view of 20th-century geopolitical shifts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term panoramic derives from the Greek root pan- meaning all and horama meaning sight or view, coined in the late 18th century for wide-format paintings. Combined with view, derived from the Old French vue, it evolved to describe any wide, unobstructed visual prospect of a landscape or cityscape.

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