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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWorldview
/ˈwɜːld.vjuː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world, especially when encompassing religious, moral, and existential viewpoints.
"Her pacifist worldview shapes every decision she makes regarding conflict resolution." - 2
The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
"Scientific discoveries continually challenge traditional worldviews."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived as a loan translation (calque) from the German word 'Weltanschauung', combining 'Welt' (world) and 'Anschauung' (view, outlook). It entered the English lexicon in the late 19th century to describe a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the universe and humanity's place within it.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Worldview" is said worldwide
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vision du monde
Transliteration: vy-zyon dü mõd
"Chaque culture façonne sa propre vision du monde."
Weltanschauung
Transliteration: velt-an-shau-ung
"Seine Philosophie spiegelt seine gesamte Weltanschauung wider."
visione del mondo
Transliteration: vi-sjo-ne del mon-do
"La sua visione del mondo è basata sulla solidarietà."
cosmovisión
Transliteration: kos-mo-βi-sjon
"La cosmovisión indígena respeta profundamente a la naturaleza."
cosmovisão
Transliteration: koz-mo-vi-zãw
"A cosmovisão daquele grupo é estritamente espiritual."
विश्वदृष्टिकोण
Transliteration: vishvadrishtikon
"शिक्षा व्यक्ति के विश्वदृष्टिकोण को बदल देती है।"
世界观
Transliteration: shìjièguān
"教育有助于形成正确的科学世界观。"
세계관
Transliteration: se-gye-gwan
"그는 독특한 역사적 세계관을 가지고 있다."
世界観
Transliteration: seikai-kan
"その小説は独自の圧倒的な世界観を持っている。"
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