Worldwide: meaning, definitions and examples
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worldwide
[ ˈwɜː.rld.waɪd ]
adverb of place
Extending or reaching throughout the world; global in extent or application.
Synonyms
global, international, universal
Examples of usage
- It is a worldwide problem that needs to be addressed.
- The company has a worldwide reputation for quality products.
describing something that affects or involves the whole world
Affecting or involving the whole world; global.
Synonyms
global, international, universal
Examples of usage
- The pandemic had a worldwide impact on economies.
- The event was broadcasted worldwide.
describing an organization that operates across the world
An organization or company that operates in several countries or all over the world.
Synonyms
global, international, multinational
Examples of usage
- The company has become a worldwide leader in technology.
- They have offices worldwide.
Translations
Translations of the word "worldwide" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mundial
🇮🇳 विश्वव्यापी
🇩🇪 weltweit
🇮🇩 seluruh dunia
🇺🇦 світовий
🇵🇱 światowy
🇯🇵 世界的
🇫🇷 mondial
🇪🇸 mundial
🇹🇷 dünya çapında
🇰🇷 전 세계적인
🇸🇦 عالمي
🇨🇿 celosvětový
🇸🇰 celosvetový
🇨🇳 全球的
🇸🇮 svetovni
🇮🇸 um allan heim
🇰🇿 дүниежүзілік
🇬🇪 მსოფლიოს
🇦🇿 dünya miqyasında
🇲🇽 mundial
Word origin
The word 'worldwide' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'world' and 'wide,' emphasizing its global reach or impact. The term gained popularity with the increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade, communication, and travel. Today, 'worldwide' is commonly used to describe something that extends throughout the world or involves multiple countries.
See also: netherworld, otherworldly, underworld, world, worldly, worldview.