globals() Global namespace
Last updated: 2026-09-22
globals() Global namespace
globals() returns the current module's global namespace dict.
| Category | Built-in Functions |
|---|---|
| Kind | Built-in Function |
| Python Version | all |
📝 Syntax
globals()Returns：Returns the current module's global namespace dict mapping names to objects.
▶ Example
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Output：
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❓ FAQ
QWhat does globals() return?
AThe global namespace dict of the current module: keys are variable names and values the corresponding objects, including imported modules and defined functions/classes.
QCan I create a global variable through globals()?
AYes — after globals()['new_var'] = 42, new_var is available in the global scope. But this is not recommended for everyday code because it hurts readability.
QWhen called inside a function, whose namespace does globals() return?
AAlways the global namespace of the enclosing module, regardless of where it is called; use locals() for local variables.
QWhen are globals() and locals() the same?
AAt module top level they return the same dict; inside a function they differ, because locals() returns the function's local namespace.
