worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This narrowing of the power gap worldwide has limited what military might alone can achieve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
A/Prof Neuen said, "Taken together, these findings suggest that expanding the use of finerenone in patients with CKD has the potential to meaningfully reduce kidney failure and cardiovascular complications for millions of people worldwide."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Apple also touted its parental controls as tech companies face increasing pressure worldwide on child safety and screen addiction.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"Cristiano allows our small country to be known worldwide for something great - because of all the positive things he stands for."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Early farming villages worldwide were much less authoritarian places than later societies.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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