world
/wɝld/ noun A1- The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in. · In retrospect, the process of economic globalization has meant the end of the world as we knew it.· There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.
- The subjective human experience, regarded individually. · The period immediately following my divorce seemed like the end of my world.· He was my world! [said of a slain companion]
- A majority of people.
- The Universe.
- The Earth, especially in a geopolitical or cultural context, or as the physical planet. · People are dying of starvation all over the world.
- Any of several possible scenarios concerning The Earth, either as the physical planet, or in a geopolitical, cultural or societal context. · Who would want to live in a world like this?
- (Several) alternative scenarios concerning The Earth, either as the physical planet, or in a geopolitical, cultural or societal context.
- A distinct realm, capable of containing objects or inhabitants, which does not physically border other similar realms.
Plural worlds
From the library
“There is only one thing in the world I am afraid of.”
But, you see, the Land of Oz has never been civilized, for we are cut off from all the rest of the world.
Gilbert had whisked the pin out of sight and was studying his history with the soberest face in the world; but when the commotion subsided he looked at Anne and winked with inexpressible drollery.
But the Birch Path is one of the prettiest places in the world, Marilla.”
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