World: meaning, definitions and examples

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world

[ wɜːld ]

^{Context #1}

around the globe

The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.

Synonyms

earth, globe, planet

Examples of usage

He traveled the world to experience different cultures.
The world is facing a climate crisis.

^{Context #2}

human society

The human population and activities as a whole.

Synonyms

community, population, society

Examples of usage

The world watched as the historic event unfolded.
He is well-known in the world of fashion.

^{Context #3}

an area of interest

A particular sphere of activity or experience.

Synonyms

domain, field, realm

Examples of usage

She is a leading expert in the world of technology.
The art world is constantly evolving.

Translations

Translations of the word "world" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mundo

🇮🇳 दुनिया

🇩🇪 Welt

🇮🇩 dunia

🇺🇦 світ

🇵🇱 świat

🇯🇵 世界 (せかい)

🇫🇷 monde

🇪🇸 mundo

🇹🇷 dünya

🇰🇷 세계 (segye)

🇸🇦 عالم (ʿālam)

🇨🇿 svět

🇸🇰 svet

🇨🇳 世界 (shìjiè)

🇸🇮 svet

🇮🇸 heimur

🇰🇿 әлем

🇬🇪 სამყარო (samq'aro)

🇦🇿 dünya

🇲🇽 mundo

Word origin

The word 'world' originated from the Old English 'woruld', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'werald'. It has been used in English since the 12th century to refer to the earth and human society. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include various spheres of activity and interest.