global community: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1-C2 (Academic/Formal Discourse)Formal, academic, corporate, journalistic
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What does “global community” mean?
The collective population of humans across the entire world, often considered as a single interconnected entity.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The collective population of humans across the entire world, often considered as a single interconnected entity.
A concept referring to the sense of collective responsibility, shared identity, or network of relationships among all peoples and nations, often used in discussions of economics, environment, politics, and social issues.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or syntactic differences. Usage is identical in concept and frequency in formal registers.
Connotations
Both share connotations of internationalism, shared responsibility, and connectivity. Potentially slightly more frequent in UK discourse relating to development and Commonwealth contexts.
Frequency
Equally common in formal contexts in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “global community” in a Sentence
The global community + singular verb (is, has, faces)Act as a responsible member of the global communityA challenge for the global community to solveVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “global community” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The UN seeks to globalise community support for the initiative.
- Nations must work to globalise their community outreach.
American English
- The foundation works to globalize community health efforts.
- Corporations are pressured to globalize their community engagement.
adverb
British English
- The organisation thinks globally but acts community-first.
- They planned globally, yet implemented community-specifically.
American English
- The company operates globally but gives back community-locally.
- We must think globally while organising community-wise.
adjective
British English
- They adopted a global-community perspective.
- The report highlighted global-community objectives.
American English
- She has a global-community mindset.
- It was a global-community initiative.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in CSR reports and global strategy: 'Our company aims to be a positive force in the global community.'
Academic
Common in political science, sociology, international relations: 'The treaty was ratified by the majority of the global community.'
Everyday
Less common; used in news discussions or aspirational speech: 'We all have a role to play in the global community.'
Technical
Used in UN/INGO contexts, global health, and climate agreements to denote stakeholders and affected populations worldwide.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “global community”
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Antonyms of “global community”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “global community”
- Using plural verb incorrectly: 'The global community are...' (incorrect for singular entity). Use 'is'.
- Using in overly casual contexts where 'the world' or 'people everywhere' would be more natural.
- Misspelling as 'glocal community' (a different concept).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is treated as a singular collective noun (e.g., 'The global community is...'), though it comprises many people and nations.
They are largely synonymous. 'International community' often implies nation-states and their governments as primary actors, while 'global community' can include all people, NGOs, and civil society, with a slightly more inclusive, human-centric connotation.
It's quite formal. In casual talk, phrases like 'people around the world', 'the whole world', or 'everyone' are more natural substitutes.
Often yes, as it implies unity and shared purpose. However, it can be used critically to highlight failures of collective action (e.g., 'The global community has failed to act').
The collective population of humans across the entire world, often considered as a single interconnected entity.
Global community: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡləʊ.bəl kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡloʊ.bəl kəˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A global village (related, emphasizes interconnectedness more than collective action)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a globe (EARTH) with tiny houses (COMMUNITIES) all over it, connected by lines – a single 'global community' of neighbours.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE WORLD IS A COMMUNITY (a neighbourhood, a village, a family). This metaphor frames international relations as local, interpersonal obligations.
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is the most typical use of 'the global community'?