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Weltglobus
/ˈvɛltˌɡloːbʊs/
world globe
Der Weltglobus in der Bibliothek ist sehr alt.
The world globe in the library is very old.
formal
A spherical representation of the Earth, often used for educational or decorative purposes.
Kinder lieben es, den Weltglobus zu drehen und verschiedene Länder zu entdecken.
Children love to spin the world globe and discover different countries.
The term is commonly used in educational and geographical contexts.
Collocations
Weltglobus drehenspin the world globeWeltglobus studierenstudy the world globe
Pro Tip
Common Usage
The word 'Weltglobus' is often used interchangeably with 'Erdglobus' (Earth globe) in German.
Word Origin
From 'Welt' (world) + 'Globus' (globe), a compound word reflecting the spherical representation of the Earth.
Usage Notes
The term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is most commonly found in educational settings.
Word Breakdown
Welt
world
rootGlobus
globe
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