globalization

noun

glob·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌglō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

: the act or process of globalizing : the state of being globalized

especially : the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets

Examples of globalization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. —Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025

Now, imagine doing that year after year, paying scant attention to technology, demographics, globalization, human behavior, climate change, and other 21st century concerns. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025

But the death of globalization occurred because the West believed ideology could be overcome. —Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

At a time when America’s film and television industry is still struggling due to globalization and industry contraction, further unnecessary job losses only make a bad situation worse. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see globe entry 1

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing globalization

• anti-globalization

Rhymes for globalization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration