world-wide

UKUS

Definitions

adj.

Spanning the entire world; globally (hyphenated spelling variant of worldwide)

遍及全世界的；在全球范围内（worldwide 的连字符拼写变体）

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

worldroot

-connector

widebroad, extensive, spanning

=world-wide

Hyphenated spelling of worldwide; identical in meaning. Modern usage prefers the solid form 'worldwide'; 'world-wide' is now mostly seen in older or British texts.

Root wide still carries 8 more words

Example Sentences

1.
The campaign received world-wide attention.

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