Dreamworld: meaning, definitions and examples
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dreamworld
[ driːmˌwɜːrld ]
imaginary place
A dreamworld refers to an imaginary or fantastical realm that one might experience in dreams or through the imagination. It often embodies a blend of subconscious thoughts, desires, and surreal imagery, creating a space that is distinctly different from the waking world. Dreamworlds can also represent a mental escape from reality, where anything is possible.
Synonyms
dreamland, fantasy realm, imaginary world
Examples of usage
- She often escapes to her dreamworld when reality becomes too overwhelming.
- In his dreamworld, gravity does not exist, and he can fly freely.
- The artist's paintings vividly depict scenes from her dreamworld.
Translations
Translations of the word "dreamworld" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mundo dos sonhos
🇮🇳 स्वप्नलोक
🇩🇪 Traumwelt
🇮🇩 dunia mimpi
🇺🇦 світ мрій
🇵🇱 świat marzeń
🇯🇵 夢の世界
🇫🇷 monde des rêves
🇪🇸 mundo de sueños
🇹🇷 hayal dünyası
🇰🇷 꿈의 세계
🇸🇦 عالم الأحلام
🇨🇿 svět snů
🇸🇰 svet snov
🇨🇳 梦幻世界
🇸🇮 svet sanj
🇮🇸 draumaheimur
🇰🇿 арман әлемі
🇬🇪 სიზმრების ქვეყანა
🇦🇿 xəyal dünyası
🇲🇽 mundo de sueños
Etymology
The term 'dreamworld' is a compound word that combines 'dream' and 'world'. The word 'dream' originates from the Old English 'drēam', which means 'joy, music, or a dream', although its exact origins are uncertain. 'World', on the other hand, comes from the Old English 'weorold', which combines 'wer' (man) and 'ald' (age) indicating the human lifespan or existence. Together, 'dream' and 'world' convey the idea of a universe created within one's mind, shaped by imagination and aspirations. It has gained popularity in contemporary language, particularly in literature, psychology, and popular culture, as a term to describe fantastical settings that reflect personal hopes, fears, and creativity.