globalization
The process in which countries and people become more connected and depend on each other more, through trade, travel, the internet, culture, and politics.
The ongoing process by which countries and people around the world become increasingly connected and interdependent through trade, communication, culture, and politics.
Economic changes and rules that make it easier for money, products, and services to move between countries, so that one big world market is created.
A set of economic policies and long-term trends that remove barriers to the international movement of goods, services, capital, and sometimes labor, integrating national economies into a global market.
- Base: globalization
- Plural: globalization
driven by globalization
1caused or pushed by globalization
happening mainly because of globalization
- Urban growth in the region has been largely driven by globalization.
- Many lifestyle changes are driven by globalization and new media.
- Rising inequality in some countries is partly driven by globalization.
era of globalization
1historical period of strong globalization
a time in history when globalization is very important and growing
- We are living in an era of globalization and rapid technological change.
- In this era of globalization, no country can act completely alone.
- The book explores how culture has changed in the era of globalization.
the benefits of globalization
1positive results of globalization
the good things that people or countries get because of globalization
- Supporters often point to the benefits of globalization, such as cheaper goods and new jobs.
- The benefits of globalization are not shared equally across all regions.
- We should make sure that the benefits of globalization reach poor communities.
the downsides of globalization
1negative aspects of globalization
the bad things and problems that happen because of globalization
- Politicians often talk about the downsides of globalization, such as job losses in certain industries.
- We must address the downsides of globalization without closing our borders.
- The downsides of globalization can include damage to local cultures.
the effects of globalization
1results produced by globalization
the good and bad changes that happen because of globalization
- We need to study the effects of globalization on small local businesses.
- The effects of globalization can be seen in the rise of global brands.
- Many young people experience the effects of globalization through social media and music.
the forces of globalization
1factors driving globalization forward
the things (like technology, trade rules, and big companies) that make globalization happen and grow stronger
- The forces of globalization are reshaping the job market in many countries.
- Advances in communication technology are among the main forces of globalization today.
- Many governments are trying to manage the forces of globalization rather than stop them.
the impact of globalization
1influence globalization has
the way globalization strongly changes or influences something
- The impact of globalization on the environment is still being debated.
- Teachers discussed the impact of globalization on language learning.
- The impact of globalization can be especially visible in big cities.
wave of globalization
1period of rapid globalization growth
a time when globalization grows fast and reaches many places
- The late 20th century saw a new wave of globalization.
- This wave of globalization has brought both investment and competition to the region.
- Some economists predict another wave of globalization driven by digital trade.