worldwide

UK: ˈwɜːldwaɪd | US: ˈwɜːrldwaɪd

Definition

  1. adj. existing or happening throughout the world

  2. adv. across or throughout the world

Structure
world <earth, human existence>wide <broad, extensive>
Etymology

The word "worldwide" combines "world," derived from Old English "woruld" (meaning "human existence, the earth"), and "wide," from Old English "wīd" (meaning "spacious, far-reaching"). The fusion reflects the concept of something extending across the entire globe, a logical progression from physical breadth ("wide") to global scale ("world").

Examples

  1. The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.

  2. The pandemic affected people worldwide.

  3. Their products are distributed worldwide.

  4. She travels worldwide for her research.

  5. The event was broadcast worldwide.