globalize

verb

glob·​al·​ize ˈglō-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce globalize (audio)
globalized; globalizing

transitive verb

: to make or become global: such as
a
: to make or become worldwide in scope or application
globalize a company's operations
The industry has globalized.
b
: to make or become globally integrated or interconnected
globalize rural communities
… human civilization has progressively globalized.—David Biello
globalized adjective
an increasingly globalized world/economy/society

Examples of globalize in a Sentence

The economy has become globalized. The company is planning to globalize.
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Kiswani wanted to globalize the intifada. — Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Obviously this effect is prominently felt in a massively globalizing economy that relies on transportation and logistics. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Attempting to globalize it risks turning off Americans who support it by featuring an all-Spanish performance in the NFL’s signature event. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 But now, Google is globalizing that expertise with the launch of the Google Health app (replacing the Fitbit app) combined with the Google Health Coach and the Fitbit Air. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for globalize

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of globalize was in 1937

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“Globalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globalize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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