noun
Uncommon
globalization
gloh-buh-leye-ZAY-shuhn
Globalization (noun) means the process by which businesses, cultures, and economies become increasingly connected and interdependent across the world. Example: “Globalization has made it possible to buy products made on the other side of the planet within days.”
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The process by which businesses, cultures, and economies become increasingly connected and interdependent across the world.
"Globalization has made it possible to buy products made on the other side of the planet within days."
"Critics argue globalization has widened the gap between rich and poor nations."
How to use globalization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe world becoming more connected through trade, technology, and culture.
UK vs US
Both American and British English now generally use the "-ization" spelling for this term, though "globalisation" also appears in UK writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- globalizations
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Etymology
Formed from "globalize" plus the noun ending "-ation."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for globalization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “globalization” mean?
The word “globalization” means the process by which businesses, cultures, and economies become increasingly connected and interdependent across the world. In plain terms, the world becoming more connected through trade, technology, and culture.
How do you pronounce “globalization”?
“Globalization” is pronounced gloh-buh-leye-ZAY-shuhn (/ˌɡloʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “globalization” in a sentence?
Here is “globalization” used in a sentence: “Globalization has made it possible to buy products made on the other side of the planet within days.”
What part of speech is “globalization”?
“Globalization” is a noun.
Is “globalization” a common word?
“Globalization” is an uncommon word in modern English.
