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worldwide

or world-wide

[ wurld-wahyd ]

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adjective

throughout the world; extending or spread throughout the world:
A few years later, the Beatles had skyrocketed to worldwide fame.
This position will require you to travel worldwide.

worldwide

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adjective

applying or extending throughout the world; universal

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Word History and Origins

Origin of worldwide¹

First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def ) + -wide ( def )

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"In short, the place is much loved by many thousands of people," Mr Wilmott said, adding its reputation was "spread worldwide" by its inclusion in the 1992 film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

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Marsh played a housemaid on the worldwide hit set in Edwardian London.

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The official supporters' group has 400 branches worldwide and Parker said it already had ticket applications from places such as Thailand, Iraq, Australia and the United States for the final.

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She said May was a wonderful pioneer of ladies' golf and brought worldwide recognition to Portrush.

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This worldwide community provides important connections, especially in the US tech industry.

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world-weary World Wide Web

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