world history

noun

A field of historical study that examines history from a global perspective.

Meanings

nounworld history (countable and uncountable, plural world histories)

plural world histories

  1. countableuncountablehistoryA field of historical study that examines history from a global perspective.
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“world history.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/world%20history. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “world history,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/world%20history.

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