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globally-minded

|glo-bal-ly-mind-ed|

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/ˈɡloʊbəli ˈmaɪndɪd/

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/ˈɡləʊbəli ˈmaɪndɪd/

worldly awareness

Etymology
Etymology Information

'globally-minded' originates from the combination of 'global' and 'mind,' where 'global' refers to the entire world and 'mind' refers to one's awareness or consciousness.

Historical Evolution

'global' evolved from the Latin word 'globus,' meaning 'sphere,' and 'mind' from the Old English 'gemynd,' meaning 'memory' or 'thought.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'global' referred to something spherical, but it evolved to mean 'worldwide,' and 'mind' has retained its meaning of awareness or thought.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having an awareness or understanding of global issues and cultures.

She is a globally-minded individual who travels frequently.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 21:33