worlding

American  

[wurld-ing] / ˈwɜrld ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of bringing a people, culture, nation, etc., into a global sphere of influence, especially the sphere thought of as dominated by Western countries.

2. worldling.

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Etymology

Origin of worlding

First recorded in 1560–70; world ( def. ) + -ing ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

"I shall fall from my ideals when I am away from your influence, and again become the grovelling worlding that I was before I met you."

From The Farringdons by Fowler, Ellen Thorneycroft

But a generous, talented man like Lyndsay, by industry and prudence may become rich, and then the most avaricious worlding would applaud the step I had taken.”

From Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life by Moodie, Susanna

Yes, to both the Christian and the worlding, it is equally the season for rejoicing.

From A Book for the Young by French, Sarah

Instinctively her eyes sought that kindly worlding, Lord Fallowfeild.

From The Far Horizon by Malet, Lucas

Here no dream, nor thought of sin, Where no worlding enters in; Here no longing, no desire, Heat nor flame of earthly fire.

From The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar by Howells, William Dean