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world

1 of 2noun
/wɝld/
Forms:worlds
1

the planet earth, where we all live

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  • His dream is to sail around the world.
  • The world is home to a vast array of cultures and languages.
  • The world offers infinite possibilities for learning new things.
  • There are over 7 billion people in the world.
  • We must take care of the world for future generations.
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2

a specific historical, cultural, or social domain, often referring to a particular period or civilization

  • The ancient world had very different social structures and technologies.
  • The medieval world was dominated by feudal systems and castles.
  • In the Islamic world, scholars made significant advancements in mathematics.
  • The Roman world was known for its vast empire and advanced engineering.
  • The ancient Egyptian world centered around the Nile River and its rich culture.
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3

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

4

an environment visualized or created, especially in a video game

5

everything that exists anywhere

6

people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

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7

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

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a part of the earth that can be considered separately

9

the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife