whole earth; entire planet
Refers to the entire Earth as a physical entity or location.
The temperature of the whole earth is rising.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used attributively with の to mean 'global' or 'worldwide', often in technical or formal contexts.
Consider the problem from a global perspective.
global positioning
Compound of 全 (ぜん, 'whole') and 地球 (ちきゅう, 'Earth'). The reading follows standard on'yomi.