global
gb/ɡlˈoʊbəl/ us/ɡlˈoʊbəl/
B1
English
~ 2400
globális, világméretű, rendszerszintű, átfogó
B1
1
globális
B2
világméretű
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is global
Climate change is a global issue that requires cooperation from all nations.
Az éghajlatváltozás globális probléma, amely minden ország együttműködését igényli.
The company has a global presence with offices on every continent.
A vállalat globális jelenléttel rendelkezik: minden kontinensen vannak irodái.
English has become a global language for business and science.
The pandemic caused a global slowdown in travel.
Global communication is faster than ever thanks to the internet.
Learner examples
We face a global problem with pollution.
A szennyezés globális probléma, amellyel szembe kell néznünk.
This company sells products on a global scale.
Ez a cég világszinten értékesít termékeket.
English is a global language.
The internet connects people in the global community.
Global trade is important for many countries.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'global' with 'international'. 'Global' means the whole world, while 'international' means between or among countries, not necessarily all of them.
Meaning
Relating to the whole world
Collocations
global economy
|global warming
|global market
|global community
|global crisis
Synonyms
worldwide (Very similar in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'worldwide' can sound slightly less formal.)
|
international (Involves multiple countries but not necessarily the whole world.)
Antonyms
local (Refers to a specific small area rather than the entire world.)
Themes
geography
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
|travel
|science
Definition
About or affecting all parts of the world.
Relating to, involving, or encompassing the entire world.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[something] has a global effect
In programming, a global variable can be accessed from any part of the code.
A programozásban a globális változó a kód bármely részéből elérhető.
The new policy will have a global impact on the company's operations.
Az új irányelv átfogó hatással lesz a vállalat működésére.
The study looked at the global effects of the medication on patients.
Learner examples
A global setting changes everything in the program.
Egy globális beállítás a program egészére kihat.
The manager made a global decision for the team.
A vezető az egész csapatot érintő döntést hozott.
This rule has a global effect on the school.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'global' here always means 'worldwide', but in technical contexts it often means 'affecting the whole system'.
Meaning
Affecting an entire system
Collocations
global variable
|global setting
|global effect
Synonyms
overall (Covers the whole situation; less technical-sounding.)
Antonyms
specific (Focused on a particular part rather than the whole.)
Themes
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Affecting the whole of something, not just parts.
Relating to or affecting an entire system, group, or situation rather than just parts of it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
global
IPA
GB/ɡlˈoʊbəl/
US/ɡlˈoʊbəl/
Syllables & stress
glob - al (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (glob)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: global
Word family
Related words
globalize
verb
globalization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
local
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
globalism
noun
globalist
noun
deglobalization
noun
Expressions
global economy
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
World system of trade and finance
The way money, goods, and services move between countries all over the world.
Examples
- The global economy was hit hard by the financial crisis.
- Events in one country can affect the global economy quickly.
global warming
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl wˈɔɹmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Increase in Earth's temperature
The slow rise in Earth's temperature caused by gases from cars, factories, and other human activities.
Examples
- Scientists agree that global warming is caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
- Global warming is leading to more extreme weather events around the world.
global village
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl vˈɪlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
World as connected community
The idea that technology makes people around the world feel like they live in one small community.
Examples
- The internet has turned the planet into a global village.
- Thanks to social media, we live in a global village.
- We live in a global village where news spreads instantly.
- The internet has turned our planet into a true global village.