global
Americanadjective
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pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal.
the dream of global peace.
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globular; globe-shaped.
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of, relating to, or using a terrestrial or celestial globe.
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(of a computer operation, linguistic rule, etc.) operating on a group of similar strings, commands, etc., in a single step.
adjective
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covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world
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comprehensive
Other Word Forms
- globally adverb
Etymology
Origin of global
Example Sentences
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The Colorado River, however, is overtapped and increasingly vulnerable to cutbacks as global warming drives longer and more intense drought.
From Los Angeles Times
Export revenues from oil and, in Qatar’s case, natural gas have transformed the Gulf states into regional powers with global reach over the past three decades, and that is now at risk.
From Salon
Still, Proton VPN’s privacy-first design and open-source transparency make it a dependable choice for users who value secure access to global content — even if it’s not the fastest.
From Salon
"The growth in non-traditional formats is helping drive participation among adults and juniors on a global scale, with such formats providing an important route into the sport," says R&A chief executive Mark Darbon.
From BBC
The rapid adoption of AI agents in China is also reshaping the competition landscape, shifting business value toward platforms and developers with global competitiveness, strong reasoning capabilities, cost efficiency, and scalable developer ecosystems.
From Barron's
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