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Synonyms

worldwide

American  
[wurld-wahyd] / ˈwɜrldˈwaɪd /
Or world-wide

adjective

  1. throughout the world; extending or spread throughout the world.

    A few years later, the Beatles had skyrocketed to worldwide fame.

    This position will require you to travel worldwide.
worldwide British  
/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

  1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

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Etymology

Origin of worldwide

First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Partial meniscectomy is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In February, the Supreme Court threw out Trump’s worldwide tariffs, leaving more product-specific tariffs in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The company designs and produces precision instruments used to measure temperature, pressure, level and flow, supplying customers in about 90 countries worldwide.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The tribunal set forth a ten-point code of ethics now known as the Nuremberg Code, which was to govern all human experimentation worldwide.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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