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Definition of worldbuilding

worldbuilding

/ˈwɜːrldˌbɪldɪŋ/
world · build · ing
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• noun

1

The process of constructing an imaginary world or fictional universe, including its geography, history, cultures, and laws of nature, especially in science fiction, fantasy literature, filmmaking, and gaming.

Example

"The author spent several years on worldbuilding, designing languages and maps before writing the first chapter of the novel."

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• Nearby Words

worland
world
worldbeater
worldbuilding
worldliness
worldly
worldview

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worldbuilding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worldbuilding
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