die Weltanschauung
Translation
worldview, ideology, philosophy of life
Examples
Jeder hat seine eigene Weltanschauung.
Everyone has their own worldview.
Seine politische Weltanschauung ist bekannt.
His political worldview is well-known.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to have/represent a worldview. Er vertritt eine klare Weltanschauung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ideology, philosophy, outlook on life
Etymology
A compound of 'Welt' (world) and 'Anschauung' (view, perception). Literally 'world-view'.
Memory Tips
This German word is so specific and comprehensive that it has been adopted directly into English as 'Weltanschauung'.