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globus

globus

1 8.2
A round model of the Earth or another planet used to show countries
  • noun
  • /ˈɡloʊbəs/
translation icon : globo
  • The teacher showed us a globus of the Earth during the geography lesson.

Examples

  • Children learn about the planets using a colorful globus that represents our solar system.

  • At the museum, I admired a beautifully detailed globus depicting ancient Earth.

  • The museum displayed an ancient globus showing how people once viewed the world.

  • She bought a decorative globus for her office desk.

  • Students used the globus to locate different countries during geography class.

  • The teacher brought a globus to class.

  • Can you see the globus on the shelf?

Synonyms

globe
vsglobus
19 2.1

A round model of the world showing countries and oceans

is the same meaning but is a different word form

Compounds

globus pallidus
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A deep part of the brain that helps control movement

Surface Forms

globus singular
globuses plural
globi plural

Etymology

Globus comes from the Latin word globus, which meant 'ball' or 'round mass'. The same root is in globe and global, so a globus as a model of the Earth is simply a 'ball' showing the world.