globalization
|glo-bal-i-za-tion|
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/ˌɡloʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
worldwide integration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'globalization' originates from the word 'global,' which comes from the Latin word 'globus,' meaning 'sphere.'
Historical Evolution
'global' evolved from the Latin 'globus' to the French 'global,' and eventually became the modern English word 'global.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to something spherical, but over time it evolved to mean worldwide or international in scope.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Globalization has led to increased economic interdependence among countries.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 05:03