Globus

/ˈɡloːbʊs/
globe

Er zeigte mir einen Globus, um die Länder zu erklären.

He showed me a globe to explain the countries.


general

A spherical representation of the Earth, used for geographical education and navigation.

Der Globus im Klassenzimmer half den Schülern, die Kontinente zu verstehen.

The globe in the classroom helped the students understand the continents.

The term 'Globus' is commonly used in educational settings to refer to a physical globe.

Business
Business

A company or organization, often used in the names of large corporations or institutions.

Globus ist ein bekanntes Einzelhandelsunternehmen in Deutschland.

Globus is a well-known retail company in Germany.

In this context, 'Globus' refers to specific businesses or institutions, often with 'Globus' in their name.

Collocations

Globus drehento spin the globeGlobus kaufento buy a globe

Pro Tip

Educational Use

In schools, 'Globus' is often used to teach geography and help students visualize the Earth's surface.

Word Origin

From Latin 'globus' meaning 'sphere' or 'ball', referring to the spherical shape of the Earth.

Usage Notes

The term 'Globus' is most commonly used to refer to a physical globe, but it can also appear in the names of businesses or institutions.

Word Breakdown

glob
sphere or ball
root
+
-us
noun suffix
suffix
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