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Beholder: meaning, definitions and examples

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beholder

 

[ bษชหˆhoสŠldษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal perspective

A 'beholder' refers to a person who observes or perceives something, often emphasizing how subjective interpretation can vary from one individual to another. This term is frequently used in philosophical discussions about perception and reality. In art and aesthetics, a beholder might interpret a piece of art differently based on personal experience, cultural background, and emotional state. The phrase 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' signifies the notion that different people may have different opinions about beauty and value.

Synonyms

observer, spectator, viewer

Examples of usage

  • The beholder saw the painting in a completely new light.
  • In the eyes of the beholder, every piece of art has its own story.
  • What one beholder finds beautiful, another may not appreciate.

Translations

Translations of the word "beholder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beobachter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพัั‚ะตั€ั–ะณะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅฏŸ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท observateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlemci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ฐฐ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozorovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozorovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง‚ๅฏŸ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaktari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะทะฑะตะฝ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ› ะฝะฐะฑะปัŽแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zarษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observador

Etymology

The word 'beholder' originates from the Old English term 'behealdan', which means 'to behold' or 'to look at'. The prefix 'be-' is a variant of 'by', which indicates the action is done near or in relation to something. In Middle English, 'beholden' evolved to imply 'to look upon' or 'consider'. The construction of 'beholder' was formed by adding the agentive '-er' suffix, which is used to denote someone who performs the action of the verb. The idea behind the term encapsulates the subjective nature of perception, as each beholder interprets what they see differently, influenced by their context and experiences. This concept has been prominent in literature, philosophy, and art criticism throughout history, reinforcing the idea that perception is inherently personal.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,100, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.