Global
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡləʊ.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Global is an adjective meaning Concerning all parts of the world.
Meaning
Concerning all parts of the world.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) Pertaining to the whole of something; total, universal:
- Spherical, ball-shaped.
- (not comparable) Of or relating to a globe or sphere.
- (computing) A globally scoped identifier.
- In the global manner; world-wide.
Example Sentences
Pollution is a global problem.
In the center was a small, global mass.
The first account that is created when you sign up is the global Administrator.
World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the War on Terror are global conflicts.
Word Forms
- globals
Synonyms for global
Depending on context, synonyms include world-wide, planetary, ball-shaped, globular, round, spherical.
Antonyms for global
Common opposites include domestic, national, local, regional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include worldwide, international, world, circular, round, spherical.
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