globalise
UK[ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz]US[ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz]
v
To make something operate or apply worldwide.
v
To design or modify something to function on an international scale.
Morpheme Breakdown
globe
al
ise
globe
sphere, world
al
adjective suffix
ise
verb-forming suffix
Etymology
The word 'globalise' is a modern formation built upon the core concept of the "globe" as a representation of the Earth. The Latin root globus, meaning a spherical mass or ball, was adopted into English to signify the planet. By adding the adjectival suffix '-al', the noun 'globe' transforms into 'global', meaning "worldwide" or "relating to the whole world". Finally, the productive verb-forming suffix '-ise' (from Greek -izein via Latin) is attached, creating the meaning "to make worldwide". Thus, the literal morphemic journey from "sphere" to "to make worldwide" encapsulates the process of expanding an activity's scope to encompass the entire planet.
Analysis
Structure: globe (sphere, world) + al (adjective suffix) + ise (verb-forming suffix)
globe: From Latin globus (sphere, ball). In this word, it signifies "the world".
al: A suffix of Latin origin used to form adjectives meaning "of, relating to, or characterized by".
ise: A verb-forming suffix of Greek origin (via Latin and French), meaning "to render, to make, to become".
Examples
The company plans to globalise its marketing strategy.
Technological advances have helped to globalise the entertainment industry.
Critics argue that efforts to globalise the economy can undermine local cultures.