Küresel

Küresel is a Turkish adjective meaning global or worldwide. It derives from the word küre (sphere) and is used to describe phenomena that span across national borders or have an international scope. In Turkish, küresel is commonly attached to nouns to express a worldwide dimension, for example küresel ekonomi (global economy), küresel ticaret (global trade), and küresel ısınma (global warming).

The term is closely related to the noun küreselleşme, which denotes globalization—the process by which economies, cultures, and political systems become increasingly interconnected and interdependent. Küresel is widely used in economics, politics, journalism, academia, and everyday language to highlight transnational networks, supply chains, markets, or challenges that require international cooperation and coordination.

In Turkish discourse, küresel conveys scale and reach beyond the local or regional level, often contrasting with terms such as yerel (local) or bölgesel (regional). While Turkish often translates küresel as global or worldwide, the word is also employed in branding and media titles to evoke a sense of international scope without necessarily implying a formal international organization.