globalization
noun/ˌɡloʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,017 most common English word
Meaning
the process by which businesses, cultures, and economies become interconnected worldwide.
Example sentence
Many economists believe that globalization has helped reduce poverty in developing countries.
Synonyms & related words
- internationalization
- integration
- interconnection
- liberalization
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