The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word WORLD VIEW
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What does WORLD VIEW mean?
WORLD VIEW noun- One's personal view of the world and how one interprets it.
- The totality of one's beliefs about reality.
- A general philosophy or view of life.