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worldview
/ˈwɜːld.vjuː/
[/ˈwɜːld.vjuː/]
an overall way of seeing the world
Advancednoun
Definition
A worldview is the overall set of beliefs and attitudes through which a person understands the world. Speakers can shift an audience's worldview.
Example
Travel can completely change your worldview.
Travel can completely change your worldview.
Etymology
A calque of German 'Weltanschauung', meaning world outlook.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for a person's whole framework of beliefs.