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world system
A term coined by the historian Wallerstein to designate an economic unit, articulated by trade networks extending far beyond the boudaries of individual political units (nation states), and linking them together in a larger functioning unit.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Archaeology
- Category: Human evolution
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