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March 8, 2024

Word of the Day: Weltanschauung

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Word of the Day
: March 8, 2024

\VELT-ahn-show-ung ("ow" as in "cow")\ noun

What It Means

A Weltanschauung is a worldview; in other words, a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint. The word is typically capitalized.

// Many people disagree with the writer's personal Weltanschauung, but most can appreciate the quality and thoughtfulness of her work.

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Weltanschauung in Context

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