What does "weltanschauung" mean?

A person's or a group's conception, philosophy or view of the world; a worldview.

What is a synonym for "weltanschauung"?

Common synonyms include: catechism, climate, credo, creed, cult, ethos.

Pronounced //ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ//.

//ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ// noun

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Noun

1
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."
2
a comprehensive view of the world and human life wordnet

"Your background and experiences must give you a unique weltanschauung."

Unadapted borrowing from German Weltanschauung.

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