world
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• noun
The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
"She dreamed of traveling around the world to experience different cultures."
A particular region, historical period, or sphere of human activity and interest.
"His groundbreaking research quickly gained recognition throughout the academic world."
All of existence; the universe and everything within it.
"Ancient philosophers spent their lives contemplating the origins of the world."
A celestial body, especially a planet or moon considered as a distinct environment or potential abode of life.
"Astronomers continue to search for habitable worlds orbiting distant stars."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'woruld', meaning 'human existence' or 'this world', derived from a Proto-Germanic compound of '*weraz' (man, as seen in 'werewolf') and '*aldiz' (age or life), literally translating to 'the age of man'.