Synonyms

worldview

American

[wurld-vyoo] / ˈwɜrldˌvju /

Or world view

noun

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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

worldviews

plural

Etymology

Origin of worldview

First recorded in 1845–50; translation of German Weltanschauung

Example Sentences

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Thompson said her love of reading continued into adulthood, with authors such as Jane Austen and fantasy writers shaping her imagination and worldview.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

In other cases, they change their speech and behavior to accommodate or conform to the administration’s worldview.

From Salon • May 28, 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

Coming of age in this seamy milieu has given him a cynical worldview and a preternatural calm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Shay’s eyes narrowed, confusion clouding her face, as if her memories of the underground prison didn’t fit in with the rest of her pretty worldview.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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