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universal perspective

[ˌjuː.nɪ.ˈvɜːr.səl pərˈspek.tɪv]
nounpl: universal perspectives
perspectiva universal
1. A viewpoint or way of understanding that applies to or is relevant for all people, cultures, or situations; a comprehensive outlook that transcends individual or local limitations
The philosopher argued for a universal perspective on human rights that would be accepted across all nations.
O filósofo argumentou por uma perspectiva universal sobre direitos humanos que seria aceita em todas as nações.
2. An approach to knowledge or interpretation that seeks to identify common principles or patterns applicable beyond specific contexts
Taking a universal perspective helps us understand common human experiences across different cultures.
Adotar uma perspectiva universal nos ajuda a compreender experiências humanas comuns em diferentes culturas.
Synonyms
global perspectiveholistic viewcomprehensive outlookperspectiva globalvisão abrangente
Antonyms
parochial perspectivelocal perspectivenarrow viewpointperspectiva limitadavisão particularista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva universal
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
perspectiva universal
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
General
visão universal
Alternative common expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

see the bigger picture
think globally
from a bird's eye view
ver o quadro geral
pensar globalmente
de uma perspectiva mais ampla
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