vis-a-vis

(eg. human, explanation, summary )

vis-a-vis Meaning of "vis-a-vis"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
  2. (n) small sofa that seats two people
  3. (adv) face-to-face with; literally `face to face'

Synonym(s)

loveseat, tete-a-tete, counterpart, opposite number

Usage(s):

  1. But even stripped-down Wallace is epic modernism: big plots, absurd Beckettian humor and science-fiction-height ideas portrayed vis-a-vis slow, realistic stream of consciousness.
  2. The BRIC countries are saying that in the West there remains an appalling patronizing attitude regarding emission cut by the Third World vis-a-vis the West's own efforts to come out with a realistic time table.

Quotes

  1. "For Israel to get the kind of strong support it's looking for vis-a-vis Iran, it can't stay on the sidelines with respect to the Palestinians and peace efforts," Mrs Clinton told the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. "They...
    on Apr 24, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: BBC News

  2. "Our position vis-a-vis Kyoto is clear cut, and that is that all developed and developing countries need to be part of the global solution," Rudd told the Southern Cross Broadcasting radio network.
    on Dec 4, 2007 By: Kevin Rudd Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "It is definitely a relief," Stern said. "But I'm still basically in the same situation vis-a-vis my life being ruined. I never really believed that I'd end up in court. It was a smear campaign. But it was a success. I got fired and vilified...
    on Jan 23, 2007 By: Jared Paul Stern Source: FOXNews

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