worldview

noun

world·​view ˈwərl(d)-ˌvyü 

: a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint

called also weltanschauung

Examples of worldview in a Sentence

The two groups have very different worldviews.

Recent Examples on the Web

Zohran's parents shaped his political views Though Mira and Mahmood told The New York Times in June 2025 that Zohran had not turned to them for political advice, their worldview and career paths have shaped Zohran’s democratic socialist political stance and mayoral campaign. —Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025

His platform and political worldview have sparked a backlash from city billionaires and other business interests, with anti-Mamdani political action committees raising more than $40 million to oppose his candidacy and back Cuomo. —Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025

Travel, education, or even a shift in worldview could mark this week. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025

Musk’s worldview is all over Grokipedia. —Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for worldview

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou