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worldview

B2

Pronunciation

UK

  • /wˈɜːldvjuː/

US

  • /ˈwɜrldˌvju/

Description

Your worldview is the basic set of ideas and beliefs you have about life, people, and how the world works. It is like a lens through which you see everything, shaping your values, choices, and sense of what things mean. Imagine two people watching the same sunset; their worldviews might lead them to feel very different emotions or take very different meanings from the moment.

A worldview is not just about what you think, but also about how you understand what happens around you. It grows over time through experience, culture, education, and reflection. One person's worldview may be very different from another's, and understanding that can help people connect more deeply.

Examples

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    Life experience

    Living abroad gave her a broader worldview.

  2. 2

    Politics

    His political worldview affects the way he talks about taxes and immigration.

  3. 3

    Literary study

    The course asked students to examine the worldview behind the novel.

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    Teamwork

    They came from very different worldviews, but they still worked well together.

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    Documentary

    The documentary offers a close look at the worldview of people who live off the land.

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Main spelling

  • worldview