world-oriented
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/wɜrld ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
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/wɜːld ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
global focus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'world-oriented' originates from the combination of 'world' and 'oriented', where 'world' refers to the earth and its inhabitants, and 'oriented' means directed towards or focused on.
Historical Evolution
The term 'oriented' comes from the Latin word 'orientare', meaning to arrange or direct.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'to arrange or direct', but in combination with 'world', it evolved to mean 'focused on global matters'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with worldly matters or global issues.
The company has a world-oriented approach to its business strategy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 01:32