global

glo-bal · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or affecting the whole world; worldwide.

  2. 2.

    Comprehensive; relating to or covering all aspects of something.

  3. 3.

    (computing) Relating to or affecting an entire program, system, or network.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    global warming — the gradual increase in Earth's temperature
  • •
    global village — the world considered as a single community
  • •
    go global — to expand operations internationally

Related words

Antonyms: local, national, regional
See also: globe, international, worldwide
Synonyms: international, universal, worldwide

Etymology

From French global, from Latin globus ("sphere, ball"). First recorded in English in the late 17th century.