Stance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
stance
noun
plural
stances
stance
/ˈstæns/ Brit /ˈstɑːns/
noun
plural
stances
Britannica Dictionary definition of STANCE
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1
:
a publicly stated opinion
— usually singular
- He changed his stance after new evidence was discovered.
- She has maintained a neutral stance [=_position_] during the negotiations.
- She was criticized for her antiwar stance.
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2
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a way of standing
— usually singular
- She adopted a casual/relaxed stance.
- a batting stance [=the way someone stands to bat in baseball]
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