A position giving a strategic advantage, especially a place affording a good view of something.
From Anglo-French 'avantage,' from 'avant' (before) meaning advantage or superior position. The sense of a good viewing position developed from the military advantage of elevated positions.
The word elegantly captures how physical elevation translates to strategic superiority - whether you're a general surveying a battlefield or a photographer seeking the perfect shot. Height has always meant might in human affairs.
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