world study

noun

Pronunciation: /wɜːrld ˈstʌdi/

Definition

A comprehensive academic investigation or systematic analysis of global phenomena, cultures, or geographic regions.

Examples

• The university launched a new world study to track the impact of climate change on coastal communities.

• Her thesis involved a world study of how different languages evolved in isolation.

• The foundation funded a world study on economic inequality to help inform future policy decisions.

Synonyms of world study

Words with a similar meaning to world study:

• global survey
• international analysis
• cross-cultural research

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