Word
globalization
Meanings
the process by which countries and people become more connected through trade, technology, travel, and cultural exchange
the spread of business, products, and brands across many countries, creating worldwide markets and supply chains
the mixing and sharing of cultures across borders, affecting language, food, music, and everyday habits
Definition
Globalization is the process of increasing connections and interdependence between countries through trade, travel, technology, and culture.
Globalization describes how the world becomes more connected as goods, services, information, and people move more easily across borders. It often leads to international supply chains, global companies, and faster communication. It can create new opportunities, but it can also bring challenges such as job changes and cultural tensions.
Examples
- Globalization has made it easier for my company to work with teams in other countries.
- You can see globalization in the way your phone is designed in one place and assembled in another.
- Globalization changed his career path when his factory started competing with overseas producers.
- Globalization influences her daily life, from the music she streams to the food she cooks at home.
- Globalization affects their town because more tourists arrive each year and new businesses open.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse globalization (the process) with global warming (climate change) because the words look similar.
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