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world-oriented

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🇺🇸

/wɜrld ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/

🇬🇧

/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