worldview

American  

[wurld-vyoo] / ˈwɜrldˌvyu /

Or world view

noun

1. a comprehensive conception or philosophy of the universe and of humanity's relation to it.

   By examining certain foundational elements, we can unpack the concepts that dictate each individual’s worldview.

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Etymology

Origin of worldview

First recorded in 1845–50; translation of German Weltanschauung

Example Sentences

But he knows that a coherent worldview isn’t something he has to worry about.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

But in the backdrop to Rubio's visit lies a question -- how does India, long courted by the United States, figure in the norms-shattering and highly personalized worldview of President Donald Trump?

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

To certain media executives, Kelly embodied a potential way forward: a right-leaning but nondogmatic worldview, plus a healthy hold on reality.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

To immerse himself in Luffy’s worldview, he read the manga and watched the anime up to where he felt he’d learned enough about the character to embody him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Classical texts were wrestled into a Christian worldview as scholars like St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas sought ways to claim the ancients as Christians avant la lettre.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Related Words

• Weltanschauung
• perspective
• position
• view
• viewpoint