world

/wɜrld/
noun
  1. The planet Earth, including all its countries, people, and natural features.
    • Many people around the world celebrate New Year's Eve.
    • She has traveled all over the world.
    • The world is facing serious environmental challenges.
  2. A particular part of the Earth, a group of countries, or a period of history.
    • The business world is constantly changing.
    • The ancient world had many great civilizations.
    • The Western world has different cultural traditions.
  3. The people or things belonging to a particular group, activity, or interest.
    • She is well known in the world of fashion.
    • Welcome to the world of online gaming.
    • The world of science is always making new discoveries.
  4. Everything that exists; the universe or all of reality.
    • In an ideal world, everyone would have enough food.
    • He believes that everything in the world happens for a reason.
    • The world of dreams can be strange and wonderful.
  5. A person's individual life, experiences, or environment.
    • The news turned her world upside down.
    • He lives in his own little world.
    • Her world changed completely after she had children.
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