worldwide

/ˌwʌrldˌˈwaɪd/
/wəldˈwaɪd/
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Definitions of worldwide
  1. adjective
    spanning or extending throughout the entire world
    “worldwide distribution”
    “a worldwide epidemic”
    synonyms: world-wide
    intercontinental
    extending or taking place between or among continents
  2. adjective
    involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
    “of worldwide significance”
    synonyms: global, planetary, world, world-wide
    international
    concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
  3. adjective
    of worldwide scope or applicability
    synonyms: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, general, oecumenical, universal, world-wide
    comprehensive, overarching
    including all or everything
Pronunciation
US
/ˌwʌrldˌˈwaɪd/
UK
/wəldˈwaɪd/
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