worldview

Or world view

[wurld-vyoo]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of worldview¹

First recorded in 1845–50; translation of German Weltanschauung

Example Sentences

They were also asked to "rewrite" or "take out" certain parts of drafts to "ensure the texts reflected Orban government's worldview", it added.

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What messages are shaping their worldview?

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Allies who flatter the president and align with his worldview—from Argentine President Javier Milei to El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele—are scoring deals and a warm embrace.

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According to the brief, “Chiles’s clients are also Christian and specifically seek her help because of their shared faith-based convictions and biblical worldview.”

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You’re presenting someone else’s worldview, not your own, even if it’s a worldview you’re sympathetic to, as I am sympathetic to elements of populism.

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Related Words

• Weltanschauung 
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• position 
• view 
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