worldwide

adj, adv — 2 senses

worldwide

adj

UK /ˈwɜːldˌwaɪd/ · US /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/

Etymology From world + -wide.

1

Spanning the world; global.

A large meteorite impact would cause worldwide extinction of life.
The issuance of the worldwide caution alert is a significant message amid protests that have erupted throughout the Middle East in response to the Israel-Hamas war, with many demonstrators targeting US diplomatic compounds.2023 October 19, Jennifer Hansler, “State Department advises all Americans overseas ‘to exercise increased caution’ in worldwide alert”, in CNN:

Derived terms: World Wide Web

worldwide

adv

Etymology From world + -wide.

1

Throughout the world.

The character of James Bond is known worldwide.
English is spoken worldwide.

1 more example

The US State Department on Thursday advised all US citizens worldwide “to exercise increased caution” due to “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, (and) demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”2023 October 19, Jennifer Hansler, “State Department advises all Americans overseas ‘to exercise increased caution’ in worldwide alert”, in CNN:

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