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globalist

|glo/bal/ist|

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/ˈɡloʊbəlɪst/

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/ˈɡləʊbəlɪst/

worldwide advocate

Etymology
Etymology Information

'globalist' originates from 'global,' which comes from the Latin word 'globus,' meaning 'sphere' or 'round mass.'

Historical Evolution

'global' evolved from the Latin 'globus' to the French 'global,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'global.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to something spherical, but over time it evolved to mean 'worldwide' or 'pertaining to the whole world.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who advocates the interpretation or planning of economic and foreign policy in relation to events and developments throughout the world.

The globalist argued for more international cooperation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45