Globalized

/ˈɡloʊbəlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Extended to or affecting the entire world; having been made international in scope or reach.

Etymology

From globalize + -d (past participle/adjective marker). The past participle serves as an adjective describing something that has undergone globalization.

Kelly Says

We live in the age of the globalized world—from supply chains to viral TikTok trends, everything is interconnected. Yet the word also suggests some loss: when something becomes globalized, local distinctiveness often fades (a phenomenon sometimes called cultural homogenization).

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