Megatrend
Origin: Gr. μεγα-, Lat. tendĕre
A widespread (i.e., more than one country) trend of major impact, composed of sub-trends which in themselves are capable of major impacts and shaping the future.
Spanish: Megatendencia
Sources and references
- Jackson. Michael “Foresight Glossary”cited 180 times
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