worldwide

Word parts

world + -wide

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ or /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ or /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: world‧wide

Preposition

Preposition worldwide

1. If something happens worldwide, it happens throughout the whole world.

   They travelled worldwide to teach, going to 27 countries.

2. A worldwide event or situation happens throughout the whole world.

   We've seen a worldwide change in how governments are approaching this question.

   The company's reach is worldwide.

Related words

• wide
• world