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world

[wurld] / wɜrld /
NOUN
planet, globe
Synonyms
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earth nature
STRONG
cosmos creation macrocosm microcosm sphere star universe
WEAK
heavenly body terrene
NOUN
class of existing beings
Synonyms
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everyone group race realm
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class division humanity humankind
WEAK
everybody human race
NOUN
person's environment, experience
Synonyms
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area business field life province realm system
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ambience atmosphere domain matters memory pursuits sphere

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He added that Öpik's name still carries weight in parts of the world but that he is perhaps underappreciated locally.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

England's Matt Fitzpatrick beat world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

It took the world decades to conclude that Marxist economics was more Groucho than Karl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

As preparations continue, the debate is raising a broader question: when cities host the world, who actually gets to take part?

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Money . . . why, that belonged to the world of shops and trolley cars.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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