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/hold a worldview. Jeder hat seine eigene Weltanschauung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ideology, philosophy, perspective
Etymology
A compound word from 'Welt' (world) + 'Anschauung' (view, outlook). It literally translates to 'world-view'.
Memory Tips
The word is famous for being a German loanword in English, used to describe a comprehensive conception of the world.