Synonyms: oecumenical, cosmopolitan, ecumenical, world-wide, worldwide, universal, general
Definition: of worldwide scope or applicability
Usage: an issue of cosmopolitan import; the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley; universal experience
Similar words: comprehensive
Definition: including all or everything
Usage: comprehensive coverage; a comprehensive history of the revolution; a comprehensive survey; a comprehensive education
Synonyms: world-wide, worldwide
Definition: spanning or extending throughout the entire world
Usage: worldwide distribution; a worldwide epidemic
Similar words: intercontinental
Definition: extending or taking place between or among continents
Usage: intercontinental exploration; intercontinental flights
Synonyms: global, world, world-wide, worldwide, planetary
Definition: involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
Usage: global war; global monetary policy; neither national nor continental but planetary; a world crisis; of worldwide significance
Similar words: international
Definition: concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
Usage: international affairs; an international agreement; international waters