weltanschauung en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-æn-/
- /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/
- (Southern-England) audio
- /-əŋ/
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from German Weltanschauung.
Meanings
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A person's or a group's conception, philosophy or view of the world; a worldview.
Your background and experiences must give you a unique weltanschauung.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| weltanschauungen | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| weltanschauungs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |