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.

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The director continued to dig beneath idealism’s rot for the remainder of his career, and the 1990 premiere of Twin Peaks brought his worldview to a broader swath of viewers. —

David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025 Hegseth has described the tattoo as a representation of his Christian values and has linked his faith to his worldview and leadership style. —

Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 In Rikuzentakata, Murakami finds that worldview pervasive among young tsunami survivors. —

Stephen J. Nesbitt, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 Lucero spent four years immersed in New Zealand’s culture, while Gao’s time in Germany and travels across 15 European countries shaped his worldview. —

Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for worldview