global — relating to the whole world; worldwide
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the whole world; worldwide
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡloʊbəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's the CEO of a global tuna empire.
- The company has expanded its global presence significantly.
- His global knowledge of pizza places is truly impressive.
global
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡloʊbəl/]
relating to the whole world; worldwide
A news anchor coordinates global broadcasting across all continents simultaneously
Global connections through mobile make leadership noble
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin globus, meaning 'sphere' or 'ball'. As knowledge of Earth's spherical shape developed, the term evolved to denote the entire planet, ultimately acquiring the sense of 'worldwide' or 'universal'.
Breakdown
glob- (sphere, ball, from Latin globus) + -al (adjective suffix indicating 'of or relating to')
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's the CEO of a global tuna empire.”
“The company has expanded its global presence significantly.”
“His global knowledge of pizza places is truly impressive.”
“We need global cooperation to solve environmental problems.”
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