PANORAMA

panorama, cyclorama, diorama

(noun) a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene

view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama

(noun) the visual percept of a region; “the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

panorama (plural panoramas or panoramata)

An unbroken view of an entire surrounding area.

A picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene.

(figuratively) A comprehensive survey.

Source: Wiktionary


Pan`o*ra"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Pan-, and Wary.]

1. A complete view in every direction.

2. A picture presenting a view of objects in every direction, as from a central point.

3. A picture representing scenes too extended to be beheld at once, and so exhibited a part at a time, by being unrolled, and made to pass continuously before the spectator.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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