Worldview: meaning, definitions and examples

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worldview

 

[ ˈwərldˌvjuː ]

Context #1

philosophy

A comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity's relation to it.

Synonyms

belief system, perspective, philosophy

Examples of usage

  • A Christian worldview emphasizes the belief in one God who created the world.
  • His worldview is shaped by his cultural background and personal experiences.
Context #2

general

A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.

Synonyms

attitude, mindset, outlook

Examples of usage

  • She has a positive worldview, always seeing the good in people.
  • Their worldview is influenced by their exposure to different cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "worldview" in other languages:

🇵🇹 visão de mundo

🇮🇳 दृष्टिकोण

🇩🇪 Weltanschauung

🇮🇩 pandangan dunia

🇺🇦 світогляд

🇵🇱 światopogląd

🇯🇵 世界観 (せかいかん)

🇫🇷 vision du monde

🇪🇸 cosmovisión

🇹🇷 dünya görüşü

🇰🇷 세계관

🇸🇦 رؤية العالم

🇨🇿 světonázor

🇸🇰 svetový názor

🇨🇳 世界观

🇸🇮 svetovni nazor

🇮🇸 heimsmynd

🇰🇿 дүниетаным

🇬🇪 მსოფლმხედველობა

🇦🇿 dünya görüşü

🇲🇽 cosmovisión

Word origin

The term 'worldview' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'world' and 'view'. It refers to the way an individual or group sees and interprets the world around them, including their beliefs, values, and experiences. Worldviews can be influenced by culture, religion, education, and personal experiences, shaping one's perspective on life and the universe.

See also: netherworld, otherworldly, underworld, world, worldly, worldwide.