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globally

|glo/bal/ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɡloʊ.bəl.i/

🇬🇧

/ˈɡləʊ.bəl.i/

(global)

worldwide perspective

Base FormAdverb
globalglobally
Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'globus' transformed into the French word 'global,' and eventually became the modern English word 'global.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a sphere,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to the whole world.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that relates to the whole world.

The company operates globally, with offices in over 50 countries.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35