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Definition of " world " in English Dictionary
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The earth and the surrounding heavens; the creation; the system of created things; existent creation; the universe.		 n.
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Any planet or heavenly body, especially when considered as inhabited, and as the scene of interests analogous with human interests; as, a plurality of worlds.		 n.
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The earth and its inhabitants, with their concerns; the sum of human affairs and interests.		 n.
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In a more restricted sense, that part of the earth and its concerns which is known to any one, or contemplated by any one; a division of the globe, or of its inhabitants; human affairs as seen from a certain position, or from a given point of view; also, state of existence; scene of life and action; as, the Old World; the New World; the religious world; the Catholic world; the upper world; the future world; the heathen world.		 n.
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The customs, practices, and interests of men; general affairs of life; human society; public affairs and occupations; as, a knowledge of the world.		 n.
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Individual experience of, or concern with, life; course of life; sum of the affairs which affect the individual; as, to begin the world with no property; to lose all, and begin the world anew.		 n.
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The inhabitants of the earth; the human race; people in general; the public; mankind.		 n.
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The earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven; concerns of this life as distinguished from those of the life to come; the present existence and its interests; hence, secular affairs; engrossment or absorption in the affairs of this life; worldly corruption; the ungodly or wicked part of mankind.		 n.
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As an emblem of immensity, a great multitude or quantity; a large number.		 n.
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World Hear the Pronunciation!
The earth and the surrounding heavens; the creation; the system of created things; existent creation; the universe.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
Any planet or heavenly body, especially when considered as inhabited, and as the scene of interests analogous with human interests; as, a plurality of worlds.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
The earth and its inhabitants, with their concerns; the sum of human affairs and interests.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
In a more restricted sense, that part of the earth and its concerns which is known to any one, or contemplated by any one; a division of the globe, or of its inhabitants; human affairs as seen from a certain position, or from a given point of view; also, state of existence; scene of life and action; as, the Old World; the New World; the religious world; the Catholic world; the upper world; the future world; the heathen world.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
The customs, practices, and interests of men; general affairs of life; human society; public affairs and occupations; as, a knowledge of the world.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
Individual experience of, or concern with, life; course of life; sum of the affairs which affect the individual; as, to begin the world with no property; to lose all, and begin the world anew.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
The inhabitants of the earth; the human race; people in general; the public; mankind.		 n.
World Hear the Pronunciation!
The earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven; concerns of this life as distinguished from those of the life to come; the present existence and its interests; hence, secular affairs; engrossment or absorption in the affairs of this life; worldly corruption; the ungodly or wicked part of mankind.		 n.
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As an emblem of immensity, a great multitude or quantity; a large number.		 n.
Indirect results
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Fair-world State of prosperity. n.
Interworld A world between other worlds. n.
Underworld Hear the Pronunciation!
The lower of inferior world; the world which is under the heavens; the earth.		 n.
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The mythological place of departed souls; Hades.		 n.
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The portion of the world which is below the horizon; the opposite side of the world; the antipodes.		 n.
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The inferior part of mankind.		 n.
Unworldly Hear the Pronunciation!
Not worldly; spiritual; holy.		 a.
World-wide Extended throughout the world; as, world-wide fame. a.
Worldliness The quality of being worldly; a predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments; worldly-mindedness. n.
Worldling Hear the Pronunciation!
A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
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Relating to the world; human; common; as, worldly maxims; worldly actions.		 a.
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Pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction from the life to come; secular; temporal; devoted to this life and its enjoyments; bent on gain; as, worldly pleasures, affections, honor, lusts, men.		 a.
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Lay, as opposed to clerical.		 a.
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With relation to this life; in a worldly manner.		 adv.
Worldly-minded Devoted to worldly interests; mindful of the affairs of the present life, and forgetful of those of the future; loving and pursuing this world's goods, to the exclusion of piety and attention to spiritual concerns. a.
Worldlywise Wise in regard to things of this world. a.
English » English
Fair-world State of prosperity. n.
Interworld A world between other worlds. n.
Underworld Hear the Pronunciation!
The lower of inferior world; the world which is under the heavens; the earth.		 n.
Underworld Hear the Pronunciation!
The mythological place of departed souls; Hades.		 n.
Underworld Hear the Pronunciation!
The portion of the world which is below the horizon; the opposite side of the world; the antipodes.		 n.
Underworld Hear the Pronunciation!
The inferior part of mankind.		 n.
Unworldly Hear the Pronunciation!
Not worldly; spiritual; holy.		 a.
World-wide Extended throughout the world; as, world-wide fame. a.
Worldliness The quality of being worldly; a predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments; worldly-mindedness. n.
Worldling Hear the Pronunciation!
A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
Worldly Hear the Pronunciation!
Relating to the world; human; common; as, worldly maxims; worldly actions.		 a.
Worldly Hear the Pronunciation!
Pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction from the life to come; secular; temporal; devoted to this life and its enjoyments; bent on gain; as, worldly pleasures, affections, honor, lusts, men.		 a.
Worldly Hear the Pronunciation!
Lay, as opposed to clerical.		 a.
Worldly Hear the Pronunciation!
With relation to this life; in a worldly manner.		 adv.
Worldly-minded Devoted to worldly interests; mindful of the affairs of the present life, and forgetful of those of the future; loving and pursuing this world's goods, to the exclusion of piety and attention to spiritual concerns. a.
Worldlywise Wise in regard to things of this world. a.