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panorama

panorama, sweeping view

noun pah-noh-RAH-mah Rare
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Origin: Coined in English (1796) from Greek 'pan' (all) + 'horama' (view); adopted into French.

Also means

overview

Usage Note

Panorama is used for both a literal wide scenic view (un panorama magnifique) and a figurative survey of a topic (un panorama de la littérature française). The adjective panoramique (panoramic) is used in expressions like une vue panoramique or un restaurant panoramique.

Examples

"Le panorama depuis le sommet est magnifique."

Natural Translation

The panorama from the summit is magnificent.

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