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globalization

/ˌɡloʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: globalisation)
glo · bal · i · za · tion
Adverb:globally
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Plural:globalizations
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Adjective:global
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• noun

1

The process by which businesses, economies, cultures, and populations around the world become increasingly interconnected and interdependent through international trade, technology, and investment.

Example

"Advances in digital communication and shipping logistics have greatly accelerated the pace of globalization over the past few decades."

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• Rhymes for globalization

• Nearby Words

global
globalism
globalist
globalization
globalize
globally
globby

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the verb 'globalize', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'globus' (meaning 'round mass' or 'sphere'). The term gained widespread prominence in the 1980s and 1990s in economics and sociology to describe the rapid integration of world markets.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globalization
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