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global village
nounMedium
/ˌɡləʊb(ə)l ˈvɪlɪdʒ/A term describing the modern world as a single, interconnected community, where technology, especially media and communication, reduces the effects of geographical distance.
global warming
nounHigh
/ˌɡləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ/The long-term, gradual increase in the overall temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, predominantly attributed to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
globalism
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡləʊbəlɪz(ə)m/The ideology or policy of prioritizing international cooperation, global integration, and the development of political, economic, and cultural ties across national borders.
globalization
nounHigh
/ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process by which businesses, ideas, and cultures spread around the world, creating a more interconnected and interdependent global system.
globalize
verbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈɡləʊb(ə)lʌɪz/To make (something, especially a business or activity) operate on an international scale; to develop worldwide influence or integration.
globe
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ɡləʊb/A spherical representation of the Earth or other celestial body; any spherical object.
globe amaranth
nounLow (specialized, botanical/horticultural)
/ɡləʊb ˈæm.ə.rænθ/A small, round, long-lasting flower, often purple, pink, or white, belonging to the genus Gomphrena.
globe artichoke
nounC1
/ˌɡləʊb ˈɑː.tɪ.tʃəʊk/The large, edible flower bud of a thistle plant, with overlapping green bracts and a fleshy base.
globe lightning
nounC2
/ˈɡləʊb ˌlaɪt.nɪŋ/A rare, unexplained atmospheric electrical phenomenon where a luminous sphere, or 'globe', is seen moving slowly during a thunderstorm.
globe theatre
nounC1
/ˌɡləʊb ˈθɪətə(r)/A specific theatre in London, built in 1599, where many of William Shakespeare's plays were first performed.
globe thistle
nounLow
/ˈɡləʊb ˌθɪs.əl/A flowering plant of the genus Echinops, characterized by spherical, spiky, blue or white flower heads.
globe valve
nounC2
/ɡləʊb ˈvælv/A type of control valve for fluids, with a spherical body and a movable disc that seats perpendicular to the flow to regulate or stop it.
globefish
nounLow
/ˈɡləʊbfɪʃ/A type of marine fish (from the Tetraodontidae family) that can inflate its body into a spherical shape when threatened.
globeflower
nounLow
/ˈɡləʊbˌflaʊə/A perennial plant of the genus Trollius, known for its spherical, buttercup-like flowers.
globesity
nounC1/C2
/ɡləʊˈbiːsəti/A noun describing the worldwide epidemic or widespread increase in obesity.
globetrot
verb-intransitiveC1
/ˈɡləʊb.trɒt/To travel frequently and widely around the world.
globetrotter
nounC1
/ˈɡləʊbtrɒtə/A person who travels frequently and widely to many different countries.
globigerina
nounVery Low
/ɡləʊˌbɪdʒəˈriːnə/A genus of planktonic marine foraminifera (single-celled organisms) with calcareous shells.
globigerina ooze
nounC2
/ɡləʊˌbɪdʒəˈraɪnə uːz/A fine-grained, deep-sea sediment composed predominantly of the calcareous shells of planktonic foraminifera of the genus Globigerina.
globin
nounVery Low (C2+ / Specialized)
ˈɡləʊbɪnA protein component of haemoglobin or myoglobin that binds an iron-containing heme group.

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