1. Of or relating to a globe, such as the eye: When Mary went to the ophthalmologist's for a check-up, she was told that she had a global disorder that needed attention.
2. Considered in its entirety; with attention to the broadest view of a situation: There are several environmental issues , like pollution that is a global problem.
3. A reference to the whole world; worldwide; involving the entire Earth; universal; comprehensive (no pl): Jim watched the global news on TV before going to bed.

Tom read about a global ban on nuclear testing in the newspaper.
4. Globular; globe-shaped: The new ball Timmy got for Christmas had a global or round form.