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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Saudi Arabia is selling itself on the global stage as a center for major sporting events.
Other sectors like agriculture and cosmetics also recorded their highest-ever figures, buoyed by strong global interest in the country's pop culture powerhouse, its food and beauty products.
From Barron's
They also make up two-thirds of a triopoly that dominates the global market for memory chips.
From Barron's
For years, Hollywood executives have treated China as a tantalizing but unreliable prize: a massive audience that could supercharge a blockbuster’s global haul, yet one governed by opaque rules, shifting tastes and sudden political constraints.
From MarketWatch
Despite trading above $100,000 in the beginning of the year, the crypto plunged with the rest of the market in April as global tariffs and trade disputes spooked investors.
From MarketWatch
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