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global consciousness

[/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/]
noun
consciência global
1. A collective awareness or shared understanding among people worldwide about interconnected global issues, cultures, and humanity's common concerns
The rise of social media has contributed to a global consciousness about climate change.
O surgimento das redes sociais contribuiu para uma consciência global sobre as mudanças climáticas.
2. The state of being aware of one's connection to all humanity and the planet as an integrated whole
Many spiritual traditions seek to develop a global consciousness that transcends national boundaries.
Muitas tradições espirituais buscam desenvolver uma consciência global que transcende fronteiras nacionais.
Synonyms
world consciousnessplanetary awarenessuniversal consciousnesscollective awareness
Antonyms
parochialisminsularityself-centerednessnarrow-mindedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consciência global
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
consciência global
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
consciência planetária
Alternative term emphasizing planetary perspective

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking globally, acting locally
one world, one consciousness
interconnected humanity
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