adjective / adverb
worldwide
Throughout the world.
Millions of people worldwide use bicycles to get around every day.
Etymology
The compound applies wide extent to the whole world. It describes distribution or activity reaching throughout the globe.
More examples
- The small company now ships its products worldwide.
- The discovery attracts worldwide attention.
- Fans worldwide watch the championship game.
Forms
worldwide
Similar words
- global
- Used as an adjective for matters affecting the whole world.
- international
- Involves multiple countries, but not necessarily the whole world.