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Synonyms

worldwide

American  
[wurld-wahyd] / ˈwɜrldˈwaɪd /
Or world-wide

adjective

  1. throughout the world; extending or spread throughout the world.

    A few years later, the Beatles had skyrocketed to worldwide fame.

    This position will require you to travel worldwide.


worldwide British  
/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

  1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of worldwide

First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The researchers noted that intact inscribed ancient Egyptian alabaster vessels are extremely rare, likely fewer than 10 in museum collections worldwide.

From Science Daily

Today, the organization also doubles as a nonprofit that teaches underprivileged communities to skate worldwide, including surf-skate retreats that empower women and girls.

From Los Angeles Times

Looking ahead, Yu and his team are working with institutions worldwide to study pathology AI bias in regions with different demographics, clinical practices, and laboratory settings.

From Science Daily

The agreement makes YouTube the exclusive worldwide home for other Academy programming as well, including the Governors Awards, Oscar nominations announcements and the Student Academy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

A separate study published in the journal Nature Reviews in January found that more episodes of “hydroclimate whiplash” are anticipated worldwide due to human-caused global warming.

From Los Angeles Times