das Weltsystem
Translation
world-system, global system
Examples
Das moderne Weltsystem ist sehr komplex.
The modern world-system is very complex.
Grammar Patterns
das Weltsystem ((as sth.)) analysieren 'to analyze the world-system as sth.' The book analyzes the world-system as a single unit.
Similar Words
globale Ordnung (global order), Weltordnung (world order)
Etymology
Composed of 'Welt' (world) and 'System' (system).
Memory Tips
Visualize the entire 'world' functioning as one large, interconnected 'system'.