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Definition world in British English

world noun

noun
/wɜː(r)ld/
1

the planet that we live on

Example

We observe changes in the world's climate.

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the world the planet the earth
1.1

any other planet

Example

creatures from alien worlds

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antimatter asteroid the Big Dipper
2

society in general, in all countries

Example

We want to guarantee our children a safer world.

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The same problems are faced by children throughout the world.

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The terrorists pose a threat to the whole world.

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advanced civilisation civilise
Example

She's won medals at three previous world championships.

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the world economy

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a world war

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abroad American Anglo-American
2.2

used about ordinary society and its moral values, rather than religious or spiritual matters

Example

It was a choice between the world and God.

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secular irreverent agnostic
2.3

if someone moves up or down in the world, they move to a higher or lower social class

Example

She's gone up in the world, by marrying into money.

Example

If you're used to driving the newer models, you may feel that you've come down in the world.

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acquire ascent bankrupt
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It is the oldest institution in the English-speaking world.

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This disease is increasing dramatically in the western world (=the countries of western Europe and North America).

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the Antarctic the Antipodes the Arctic
3.1

used about a particular society at a particular time in history

Example

This library was one of the wonders of the Ancient World.

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age era history
3.2

used about the particular type of place or situation in which someone lives or works

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the entertainment world

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the world of work

Example

Children feel powerful in the world of imagination that they create.

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life lifestyle existence
4

the state of being alive

Example

I wouldn't want to bring a child into this cruel world.

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Thousands of babies come into the world every day.

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There's something I want to do before I depart this world.

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situation circumstance conditions
Definition world in British English

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