Stance: meaning, definitions and examples

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stance

[ stæns ]

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political

A person's stance is their attitude or opinion about an issue, especially a political one.

Synonyms

opinion, position, view

Examples of usage

He has a very strong stance on environmental issues.
The candidate's stance on healthcare is a key factor for many voters.

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physical

Stance can also refer to the way in which someone stands, especially in a sport or martial arts.

Synonyms

position, posture

Examples of usage

His wide stance helped him maintain balance while surfing.
The boxer adjusted his stance to prepare for the next round.

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general

Stance can be a general term for someone's position or perspective on a particular issue.

Synonyms

attitude, position, view

Examples of usage

Her stance on the matter was clear from the beginning.
I respect your stance, even though I may not agree with it.

Translations

Translations of the word "stance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 postura

🇮🇳 मुद्रा

🇩🇪 Haltung

🇮🇩 sikap

🇺🇦 постава

позиція
ставлення

🇵🇱 postawa

🇯🇵 姿勢 (shisei)

🇫🇷 posture

🇪🇸 postura

🇹🇷 duruş

🇰🇷 자세 (jase)

🇸🇦 موقف

🇨🇿 postoj

🇸🇰 postoj

🇨🇳 姿势 (zīshì)

🇸🇮 držanje

🇮🇸 staða

🇰🇿 күй

🇬🇪 პოზა

🇦🇿 mövqe

🇲🇽 postura

Word origin

The word 'stance' originated from the Middle English word 'staunce', which in turn came from the Old French word 'estance'. The Old French word had its roots in the Latin word 'stantia', meaning 'a standing'. Over time, 'stance' evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings, reflecting a person's position or perspective on various issues.