worldview
noun
world·view
ˈwərl(d)-ˌvyü 
: a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint
called also weltanschauung
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The two groups have very different worldviews.
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James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The tension between the movement and its critics often felt like a clash of opposing worldviews.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Read More Even at its glitziest, though, there is always an earnest purity about Parton’s work and worldview.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Travel, education, publishing or simply expanding your worldview is calling your name today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for worldview
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“Worldview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldview. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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