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

Criterion’s set expands our appreciation of Kiarostami in significant ways, charting his development and furthering our comprehension of his worldview.

From The Wall Street Journal

That worldview has made him keen on tangible assets like gold.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a separate call, Sennott applauded Whitaker’s ability to make the character so warm despite her lofty upbringing and out-of-touch worldview.

From Los Angeles Times

The cover comes to symbolize who you were when you first met, and becomes a record of all the tweaks and edits that have been made to your worldview since.

From Los Angeles Times

Who gets to determine what it means and how is that shaping an implicit worldview that is then parroted back through these A.I. systems?

From Slate

Related Words

• Weltanschauung
• perspective
• position
• view
• viewpoint