globalization

S2 W2

BrE /ɡləʊˈbælɪzeɪʃn/ AmE /ɡloʊˈbæləˌzeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 ECONOMICS B2

the process by which businesses and other organizations operate internationally, rather than just in one country

globalización

  • a trend towards globalization

Collocations globalization of the economy · the effects of globalization

  • The company is part of a growing trend towards globalization.

    La empresa es parte de una tendencia creciente hacia la globalización.

2 CULTURE B2

the process by which cultures around the world become more similar, as a result of international trade and communication

globalización cultural

  • a threat to local culture

Collocations cultural globalization · the impact of globalization on culture

  • Some people see cultural globalization as a threat to local traditions.

    Algunas personas ven la globalización cultural como una amenaza para las tradiciones locales.