How the world is becoming more connected. Vocabulary in this post interconnected adjective /ˌɪntərkəˈnɛktɪd/ /ˌɪnɾərkəˈnɛktɪd/ Intertwined; connected at multiple points or levels Examples: "The different subjects in school are interconnected; for example, understanding history helps you understand geography. " economy noun /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/ The system of production and distribution and consumption. The overall measure of a currency system; as the national economy. Examples: "The national economy is doing well this year, and that's good news for job growth. " culture noun /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ The conventional conducts and ideologies of a community; the system comprising of the accepted norms and values of a society. Examples: "Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. " technology noun /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ The organization of knowledge for practical purposes. Examples: "The new technology in our school's library allows students to access millions of books online. " trade noun /tɹeɪd/ Buying and selling of goods and services on a market. Examples: "The local farmers' market has a vibrant trade of fresh produce. " communication noun /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities. Examples: "Some say that communication is a necessary prerequisite for sentience; others say that it is a result thereof." migration noun /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ An instance of moving to live in another place for a while. Examples: "The family's migration to a new town was temporary; they planned to return in a year. " global adjective /ˈɡləʊbəl/ /ˈɡloʊbəl/ Concerning all parts of the world. Examples: "Pollution is a global problem." market noun /ˈmɑːkɪt/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic. Examples: "The privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh." information noun /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. Examples: "I need some more information about this issue." influence noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions. Examples: "I have absolutely no influence over him." network noun /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ Any interconnected group or system Examples: "A network of roads crisscrossed the country."
