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

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Historically, language instruction has focused on dominant languages like English and Spanish, but with globalization, there is growing interest in teaching other languages like Mandarin, Arabic and Hindi. —

Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 The exhibit dives into globalization and the French government sent high-profile trade missions to China at that time, which did not increase textile exports. —

Rhonda Richford, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 The international workforce has contributed to the growth and globalization of cruising. —

Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024 Unity, camaraderie and constant collaboration among Argentine artists have become a fundamental contribution to their success and globalization. —

Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for globalization