worldview

noun

world·​view ˈwərl(d)-ˌvyü How to pronounce worldview (audio)
: 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.
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Eating in season is a deep and inspiring worldview that connects you to nature, to the bounty of the land around you, to the rhythm of your own life. Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025 Miller told Fox News Digital the Marxist worldview taught at many universities turns people against one another by emphasizing social status and identity. Mitch Picasso , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Data from cybersecurity firms increasingly confirms the worldview of the IlluminatiPirate. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 Love that teaches you something new, creative projects that expand your worldview, travel or studies that spark romance. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for worldview

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of worldview was in 1848

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“Worldview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldview. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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