noun
globalization
gloh-buh-leye-ZAY-shuhn
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
globalizations plural
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Etymology
Formed from "globalize" plus the noun ending "-ation."