worldwide
adjective
throughout the world; extending or spread throughout the world.
world-wide
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a variation of
worldwide.
Example Sentences
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It’s a conundrum that central banks of developed countries world-wide are facing, with many choosing to stand pat on rates for now while stressing concern about the uncertain outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Vocal protests were staged world-wide as the grassroots boycott spread beyond the Middle East.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
The country is responsible for a tiny fraction of world-wide emissions, yet Chile is particularly vulnerable to drought and desertification.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024
It is well-known that numerous large species went extinct during the time of the world-wide colonization by modern humans.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 14, 2023
“Of course all of us here are pleased with the world-wide epidemic of cyclotron construction,” he assured William W. Buffum, general manager of the Chemical Foundation, one of his major patrons.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
