global (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɡloʊbəl/
Definition
Relating to or encompassing the entire world or the whole of something.
Examples
The company has a global presence, with offices in over 50 countries.
Global warming is a serious threat to our planet.
The internet has made information more globally accessible.
How to Use global
- global warming (collocation)
- The long-term heating of Earth's climate system observed since the pre-industrial period due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning. — "Scientists are concerned about the accelerating rate of global warming."
- global south (collocation)
- A term used to refer to the regions of the world that are characterized by lower levels of development and higher poverty rates, typically located in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. — "Many international aid efforts are focused on the Global South."
- global north (collocation)
- A term used to refer to the regions of the world that are characterized by higher levels of development and wealth, typically located in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. — "The Global North has historically benefited more from industrialization."
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