GLOBAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GLOBAL?

Need another word that means the same as “global”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “global” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Global” are: planetary, world, world-wide, worldwide, ball-shaped, globose, globular, orbicular, spheric, spherical, international, intercontinental, comprehensive, overall, general, all-inclusive, all-encompassing, encyclopedic, universal, exhaustive, blanket

Global as an Adjective

Definitions of "Global" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “global” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having the shape of a sphere or ball- Zane Grey.
• Having the shape of a sphere or ball.
• Operating or applying through the whole of a file, program, etc.
• Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
• Relating to or encompassing the whole of something, or of a group of things.
• Involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope.

Synonyms of "Global" as an adjective (21 Words)

all-encompassing	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-inclusive	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
ball-shaped	Having the shape of a sphere or ball- Zane Grey.
blanket	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner. A blanket ban on tobacco advertising.
comprehensive	Broad in scope. Comprehensive coverage.
encyclopedic	Relating to encyclopedias or information suitable for an encyclopedia. He has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of food.
exhaustive	Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive. An exhaustive study.
general	Prevailing among and common to the general public. The general manager.
globose	Having the shape of a sphere or ball- Zane Grey. The cells are generally globose.
globular	Having the shape of a sphere or ball. Plants with distinctive globular blooms.
intercontinental	Relating to or travelling between continents. An intercontinental flight.
international	Used by people of many nations. Large international hotels.
orbicular	Having a spherical or rounded shape. Nearly orbicular in shape.
overall	Involving only main features. The overall cost.
planetary	Involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope. Planetary motion.
spheric	Spherical. A spherical object.
spherical	Of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere. A spherical object.
universal	(of a tool or machine) adjustable to or appropriate for all requirements. The incidents caused universal concern.
world	Involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope. A world crisis.
world-wide	Spanning or extending throughout the entire world.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability Christopher Morley. Worldwide distribution.

Usage Examples of "Global" as an adjective

• Global monetary policy.
• Global war.
• The downturn in the global economy.
• Give students a global picture of what is involved in the task.
• Global searches.

Associations of "Global" (30 Words)

continent	Having control over urination and defecation. Pioneers had to cross the continent on foot.
cosmopolitan	A cosmopolitan person. Cosmopolitan in distribution.
country	The people who live in a nation or country. The country s increasingly precarious economic position.
countrywide	Extending throughout a nation. These units travel countrywide.
east	The region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River. Travelling east he met two men.
eastern	Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States. Eastern cities.
endemic	An endemic plant or animal. The islands have a number of interesting endemic species.
globe	Form something into a globe. A brandy globe.
history	The study of past events, particularly in human affairs. The group has quite a history.
intercontinental	Extending or taking place between or among continents. Intercontinental flights.
internationally	Throughout the world. Companies looking to trade internationally.
locally	In a way that applies or is only available for use in one part of a program. He served on several committees both nationally and locally.
nationally	Extending throughout an entire nation. Nationally advertised.
occident	The countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America.
oneness	The fact or state of being one in number. The oneness of all suffering people.
orient	Situated in or belonging to the east oriental. The fires are oriented in direct line with the midsummer sunset.
oriental	(of a pearl or other jewel) orient. Oriental civilization.
pandemic	An outbreak of a pandemic disease. A pandemic outbreak of malaria.
seismology	The branch of geology that studies earthquakes.
south	Lying towards near or facing the south. The south entrance.
southeast	The direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point. Southeasterly breezes.
southern	Situated in the south or directed towards or facing the south. Southern plantations.
southwest	The direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point. The winds are southwesterly.
transnational	Extending or operating across national boundaries. Transnational terrorist networks.
traveled	Traveled over or through sometimes used as a combining term. Well traveled people.
universal	A universal grammatical rule or linguistic feature. The incidents caused universal concern.
west	Lying towards near or facing the west. He faced west and watched the sunset.
whole	Acting together as a single undiversified whole. The whole of American literature.
world	The earth, together with all of its countries and peoples. World affairs.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability. Worldwide sales of television rights.