Global

usgb/ˈɡləʊbl/
adjective

Something that happens all around the world.

Climate change is a global issue.
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  • global issue
  • global scale
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Universal Concern

Indicates issues or subjects that concern everyone across the globe, often related to the environment or health.

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Global initiatives aim to tackle global warming.
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International Relations

Used to discuss how countries interact, trade, or work together on a wide scale.

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Global diplomacy plays a key role in peacekeeping.
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