global

adjective
UK: /ˈɡləʊ.bəl/
US: /ˈɡloʊ.bəl/

  1. Relating to the whole world.

    1. This is a global problem that affects us all. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a global reach, with offices in many countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. Considering or including all aspects of something.

    1. We need a global solution to climate change now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project requires a global assessment of environmental impact. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

worldwide international universal comprehensive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "global" in English means: Relating to the whole world., Considering or including all aspects of something..

The phonetic transcription of "global" is /ˈɡləʊ.bəl/ in British English and /ˈɡloʊ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "global": worldwide, international, universal, comprehensive.

Example usage of "global": "This is a global problem that affects us all.". More examples on the page.