noun
world recession; global recession
Refers to a widespread economic downturn affecting many countries simultaneously.
世界不況の影響で、輸出が大幅に減少した。
Exports dropped sharply due to the global recession.
専門家は来年、世界不況が深刻化すると予測している。
Experts predict that the world recession will worsen next year.
Compound of 世界 (world) and 不況 (recession, economic slump).