global

[ gloh-buhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal:

   the dream of global peace.

2. comprehensive.
3. globular; globe-shaped.
4. of, relating to, or using a terrestrial or celestial globe.
5. (of a computer operation, linguistic rule, etc.) operating on a group of similar strings, commands, etc., in a single step.

global

/ ˈɡləʊbəl /

adjective

1. covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world
2. comprehensive

Derived Forms

• ˈglobally, adverb

Other Words From

• global·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of global¹

First recorded in 1670–80; globe + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Given the steady rise in GLP-1 agonist prescribing, there are broad local and global economic and environmental impacts at play, he said.

From Science Daily

For the first time, nearly all UN member states committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, based on a scientific consensus that human-made CO2 was driving global warming.

From BBC

Beyond the tariffs, Biden might also consider terminating the global “safeguard” restrictions on imported solar panels, which are both costly and unnecessary.

From Los Angeles Times

Few things, if anything, will be unaffected by global heating.

From Salon

At the heart of the talks is a trade-off between promises of more money from developed nations and global pledges to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

From BBC

Related Words

• comprehensive
• international
• overall
• universal