stance

stance · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The way a person stands, especially in sports.

  2. 2.

    A person's attitude or position on an issue.

Forms

plural: stances

Related words

See also: attitude, position, posture
Synonyms: attitude, position, posture

Etymology

From Italian stanza ("standing, stopping place"), from Latin stare ("to stand").