Globally
ˈɡloʊbəli
Definitions
In a way that relates to the whole world; worldwide.
ˈɡloʊbəli
Involving the entire world
The internet allows us to communicate globally.
💡 Simply: When something happens or is done everywhere in the world, it's done globally. Like, you can buy Coca-Cola globally!
👶 For kids: Happening all over the world.
More Examples
Efforts to reduce poverty must be addressed globally.
The impact of the pandemic was felt globally.
How It's Used
"The summit addressed global issues such as climate change and trade."
"The company operates globally, with offices in several countries."
"Deforestation has global consequences."
Idioms & expressions
think globally, act locally
To consider the broad, worldwide implications of actions while focusing on local implementation and impact.
"When we are planning the implementation of sustainable resources, we have to think globally and act locally."
From 'global' (relating to the whole world) + '-ly' (suffix forming adverbs). 'Global' itself comes from the Latin 'globus' meaning 'sphere, globe'.
The use of 'globally' increased significantly with the rise of globalization in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a globe to remember the whole world connection.
Word Origin
"globus (sphere, globe)"