Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perspectivist

noun
/pərˈspɛk.tɪ.vɪst/
Definition
A person who interprets or understands things from a particular perspective or viewpoint.
Examples
  • As a perspectivist, she argued that all viewpoints are valuable in understanding complex issues.
  • Many perspectivists believe that there is no single truth, but rather multiple valid interpretations of reality.
Meaning
In philosophy and art, ‘perspectivist’ relates to the idea that knowledge and perception are shaped by individual experiences and contexts.
Synonyms
  • viewpoint advocate
  • subjectivist
  • interpreter