globalization

noun

glob·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌglō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce globalization (audio)
: the act or process of globalizing : the state of being globalized
especially : the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets

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Historically, language instruction has focused on dominant languages like English and Spanish, but with globalization, there is growing interest in teaching other languages like Mandarin, Arabic and Hindi. Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 The exhibit dives into globalization and the French government sent high-profile trade missions to China at that time, which did not increase textile exports. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 The international workforce has contributed to the growth and globalization of cruising. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024 Unity, camaraderie and constant collaboration among Argentine artists have become a fundamental contribution to their success and globalization. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for globalization 

Word History

Etymology

see globe entry 1

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of globalization was in 1930

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“Globalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globalization. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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