Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

worldwide

adjective
/ˈwɜrldˌwaɪd/
Definition
Existing or happening all over the world.
Examples
  • The internet has made information accessible worldwide.
  • He is known worldwide for his contributions to science.
  • Tourism has evolved into a worldwide industry.
Meaning
The term ‘worldwide’ refers to something that is global in scope or related to the entire world.
Synonyms
  • global
  • international
  • universal
  • across the globe
  • cosmopolitan